In the interests of transparency, we recommend that the Government publish an indicative list of these consultees. Additionally, the Government must explain the membership and remit of the oversight board more clearly to those stakeholders in whom it needs to build more confidence in its proposals, including what practicable steps it is taking to include international expertise, beyond the parties to the Joint Framework. There is also a case for ensuring that monitoring reviews of the commiss...

In the interests of transparency, we recommend that the Government publish an indicative list of these consultees. Additionally, the Government must explain the membership and remit of the oversight board more clearly to those stakeholders in whom it needs to build more confidence in its proposals, including what practicable steps it is taking to include international expertise, beyond the parties to the Joint Framework. There is also a case for ensuring that monitoring reviews of the commission take place annually. (Recommendation, Paragraph 73) Type: recommendation | Number: 10 | Response status: partially_accepted Government response: The Troubles Bill, at Clause 9, requires the Secretary of State to publish a list of prospective consultees before they are consulted on relevant appointments. Where appropriate, for example for the Victims and Survivors Advisory Group (VSAG), this will of course include consultation with representa