A statement released by 10 Downing Street said the Liberal Democrat peer has resigned as a justice minister, and will take up the post of chair of the YJB in mid-March.
Lord McNally will take over from current chair Frances Done, who has been in the post since 2008.
He had previously put forward the government's case for abolition of the YJB in the House of Lords as part of the "bonfire of the quangos" prior to a last minute U-turn in the face of opposition to the move.
Angela Sarkis, a current member of the YJB, has been appointed as interim chair from 1 February 2014, when Frances Done leaves, until McNally takes up the post.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
