Ministers appointed Aynsley-Green, but his successor will be the firstcommissioner to receive cross-party approval.
Barry Sheerman, who chairs the select committee, said the move wouldgive people greater confidence in the independence of thecommissioner.
He said: "This is a very important new power for the select committee.It adds to the independence, profile and status of the select committeeand gives more authority to the office of the children'scommissioner."
The Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) is setting up anew children and youth board. One of its first jobs will be to helprecruit Aynsley-Green's replacement.
A spokeswoman for 11 Million, the office of the children's commissioner'said plans for recruiting the new commissioner were progressing well.But she said Aynsley-Green has ambitious plans for his remaining 10months in post. "Sir Al remains focused on delivering for children andyoung people right up until his last day in office," she said.
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