Tessa Jowell's statement in response to the appointment of Sir Michael Lyons as the new BBC Trust Chairman

5 April 2007

"Sir Michael Lyons is experienced and talented. He has a distinguished track record in local government and a wide range of other sectors.

“He will be an excellent chair of the new BBC Trust. Along with the eleven trust members, he will represent the interests of the licence fee payers, ensuring they receive quality programming and value for money.

"Sir Michael joins a talented team of people, including Chitra Bharucha, whom I would like to thank for her work as acting chair during this period."

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