Appointment of the chair of the Care Quality Commission : first report, session 2010-11, Vol. 1: Report, together with formal minutes

On July 20 2010 the Secretary of State for Health informed the Health Committee that the Government proposed to appoint Dame Jo Williams as chair of the Care Quality Commission.

The Committee held a pre-appointment hearing on 9 September and endorse Dame Jo Williams candidacy for the post.

The Committee also stated its concurrence with Dame Jo that although the CQC has made encouraging progress a substantial number issues remain.

Some of the key points forward included: the need to establish a clear understanding of the distinctive roles of the chair, chief executive and management; the need to develop a common 'CQC culture'; the need to develop clear internal cost and efficiency targets and reporting procedures; and practical challenges arising from the merger