Dr Ka Lung Andrew Chan, Dr Janet Halliday, Dr Oisin Kavanagh, Dr Majella Lane Professor, Yvonne Perrie, Hayley Hall and Claire Nicholson have been appointed as Members of the British Pharmacopoeia Commission for 4 years from 3 June 2024.
In addition, Mr Robert Lowe and Professor Monique Simmonds have been re-appointed as members of the BPC. Mr Lowe for a further 4 years from 1 January 2024 and Professor Simmonds for a further 2 years from 1 January 2024.
The appointments will involve a time commitment of approximately 3 meetings per year. Remuneration for the roles will be at a rate of £325 per meeting.
These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this Code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.
The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. None of the appointees have declared any political activity.