Lilley is new chair of ECC
Jun 11, 2013
Bishop Hill in Climate: Parliament

Congratulations to Peter Lilley, who has been appointed chairman of the House of Commons Energy and Climate Change Committee.

 Peter Lilley is the new Chair of the DECC - first meeting today at 9am - open to the public at 10am (Thatcher Room)

Update on Jun 11, 2013 by Registered CommenterBishop Hill

Leo Hickman tweets that the appointment is temporary. Presumably until Yeo has cleared his name.

Snigger.

Update on Jun 11, 2013 by Registered CommenterBishop Hill

Or perhaps it's temporary while the commitee as a whole elects a new chairman.

Update on Jun 11, 2013 by Registered CommenterBishop Hill

Barry Gardiner has just tweeted that Sir Robert Smith (a LibDem) has been elected chairman.

How confusing.

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