" align="center"> HC 963 - Appointment of the Pensions Ombudsman abd the Pension Protection Plan Ombudsman PDF By:Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Work and Pensions Committee Published on 2015-02-13 by The Stationery Office In 2008, the Liaison Committee and the Government agreed a process for departmental select committees to undertake pre-appointment hearings in which they examine the suitability of the Government's preferred candidate for certain public posts. The purpose is to test the individual's independence and expertise, consider any potential conflicts of interest and explore how the individual intends to undertake the job, including his or her accountability to the Committee. Select committees do not have the power to veto appointments. However, the Minister is expected to consider relevant observations before proceeding with an appointment. The pre-appointment hearing for the posts of Pensions Ombudsman and Pension Protection Fund Ombud...