Children’s minister defends choice of Care Review chair

Neil Puffett
Monday, April 19, 2021

Children’s minister Vicky Ford has waded into the debate over the choice of Frontline social care founder Josh MacAlister as chair of the Care Review, giving him her full backing, amid concerns within the sector over his suitability for the role.

Ford: 'It is common practice for independent reviewers to be directly appointed based on their expertise'. Picture: Parliament UK
Ford: 'It is common practice for independent reviewers to be directly appointed based on their expertise'. Picture: Parliament UK

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