Susskind steps down
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The government’s chief adviser on public sector information has decided to move on.
Richard Susskind, chair of the Advisory Panel on Public Sector Information, says: “I have decided to step down as chair of APPSI. My last meeting will be in mid-April, which will have been five years; two more than was intended. It has been a fascinating and productive period but I think it is time for me to move on.”Â
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February 19th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
…and the significance is?
February 19th, 2008 at 5:31 pm
Ooh, you’re a hard man, Mr Arthur. [Previous comment wasn't me! - Charles Arthur.]
OK, my immediate reaction is that it’s a loss. Susskind’s intellect, grasp of the issue and political nous are badly needed if this debate is to progress.
That said, it’s obviously a disappointment that APPSI has not been more radical in its approach. Perhaps this was inevitable given the irreconciliable interests of its members. Perhaps now would be a good time for the government to reconsider what it wants from the body. Come up with a firmer PSI policy, in fact.
February 21st, 2008 at 11:56 am
[wasn’t me! - Charles Arthur.]
Well someone’s doing an excellent impression of you!
The implied question about APPSI’s significance is a good one, I think. I’d be interested to hear what people have to say.
m
February 22nd, 2008 at 2:57 pm
Anyone interested in applying for the job?
http://www.appsi.gov.uk/recruitment/index.htm
m
April 12th, 2008 at 8:32 am
And this just in from APPSI.
Minister of State for Justice Michael Wills announced the appointment
of Professor David Rhind, former Vice Chancellor at City University, Chair of
the Statistics Commission and CEO of Ordnance Survey, as the new Chair of
the Advisory Panel on Public Sector Information. Professor Rhind takes up
the appointment on 1 May 2008. The appointment is for a minimum term of
three years.