In his first full interview since his appointment last week, Professor Al Aynsley-Green said he wanted children's professionals to tell him where he was most needed. He also promised to be "completely independent" of the Government and said he expected the freedom to carry out any inquiry he liked.
The appointment of Aynsley-Green as children's commissioner ends months of speculation. He is currently national clinical director for children at the Department of Health, where he was responsible for drafting the national service framework for children. He has already started in his new role on a part-time basis but is still setting up his office. Speaking to Children Now after one week in the post, Aynsley-Green said: "There are over 200 issues I've already identified for my little black book. I would welcome input from your readers as to what they think the priorities should be."
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