The requester asked for the Public Register of Government Committees, details on corporate governance reviews including the Independent Review Body for Health Complaints, and assurance certification processes. The Cabinet Office provided information on existing governance frameworks and regulations but stated it does not hold data on assurance certifications, noting that pandemic delays affected previous review timelines.
Key Facts
A 2019 review established the corporate governance arrangements for committees and Quangos.
The Government Code outlines the status, function, and duties of statutory board members.
The Independent Review Body for Health Complaints operates under the National Health Service (Complaints) Regulations 2004.
The Cabinet Office does not hold information regarding the Assurance Certification process for each Quango or Committee.
Governance assurance and audit are the responsibility of the sponsoring department rather than the Cabinet Office.
Data Disclosed
2022-03-24
2022-04-11
early March 2020
30 March 2020
2019
2017
2004
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Exemptions Cited
Information not held by the authority
Original Request
1. Please can you provide the latest Public Register of Government Committees and Quasi-Autonomous Entities
2. Please can you provide information on the latest Cabinet Office reviews of the current corporate governance arrangements for Quangos and Government Committees and the standard framework applied, in particular relating to the Independent Review Body for Health Complaints
2. Please can you provide information on whether or not Assurance Certification process for each Quango and Government Committee, to validate the governance arrangements has been undertaken for each Committee or Quasi-Autonomous Entity on the Public Register
Thank you
Data Tables (6)
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Full Response Text
In early March 2020, an update was requested on reforms being progressed, and this
was due to be provided by 30 March 2020.
The arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic in mid-March and the Island's subsequent
prolonged lockdown resulted in the suspension of non-essential work across
Government, as ministers and officers focused on Government's pandemic response.
The issues raised in the review are due to be considered by the current administration
in the light of current priorities and pressures, and will be progressed accordingly.
2. Please can you provide information on the latest Cabinet Office reviews of
the current corporate governance arrangements for Quangos and
Government Committees and the standard framework applied, in particular
relating to the Independent Review Body for Health Complaints
Corporate governance arrangements for committees and Quangos are set out in the
2019 review. Departments set and monitor the governance framework for the
organisations they are responsible for, and the governance of committees is addressed
in their Terms of Reference.
The Government Code provides information on the status and function of statutory
boards and other bodies, and the rights, responsibilities and duties of their members.
This includes requirements in respect of Government Financial Regulations and
declaration of conflicts. The Government Code can be viewed here:
https://hr.gov.im/media/1189/the-government-code-february-2017.pdf.
New members of statutory boards are provided with a comprehensive induction, which
addresses governance issues in detail. Those who put themselves forward for public
appointments are provided with an Information Pack, in which governance is
addressed. Successful candidates are referred to the relevant section of the
Government Code, in respect of governance, as part of their induction.
The General Complaints remit of the Independent Review Body (IRB) for health
services is set out in the National Health Service (Complaints) Regulations 2004. This
specifies how complaints should be handled, investigated and responded to, and
where matters should be referred to a panel. The IRB is required to submit a report
annually to the Department of Health and Social Care, for review and scrutiny. The
Regulations can be viewed here: https://www.tynwald.org.im//links/tls/SD/2004/2004-
SD-0216.pdf.
2. Please can you provide information on whether or not Assurance
Certification process for each Quango and Government Committee, to
validate the governance arrangements has been undertaken for each
Committee or Quasi-Autonomous Entity on the Public Register
While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the Cabinet
Office does not hold the information that you have requested.
Please be advised that governance assurance and audit is a matter for the sponsoring
department. Council of Ministers’ committees and bodies appointed by the Council of
Ministers report directly into Council.