4 September 2001
The Prime Minister has approved the appointment of John Scarlett as Chairman of the Joint Intelligence Committee to replace Peter Ricketts, who is returning to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
John Scarlett, CMG, OBE, will take up this position on 4 September 2001 on his retirement from the Secret Intelligence Service.
Notes to Editors
1. The Chairman of the Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC) is responsible for the management of the work of the Committee. The post is specifically charged with ensuring that the Committee’s warning and monitoring role is discharged effectively. The Chairman advises the Secretary of the Cabinet on the funding needs of the Intelligence and Security Agencies and their effective functioning. The postholder assists the JIC in establishing intelligence requirements and priorities for the Agencies, and advises the Secretary of the Cabinet on matters connected with the Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) of Parliament. The post is also responsible for the Security Division of the Cabinet Office.
2. Further information about the National Intelligence Machinery can be found on the Cabinet Office website in the Government Machine directory.
3. John Scarlett was a Director in the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS) from 1998-2001. He joined public service in 1971, and has had postings in Nairobi, Moscow and Paris. He was educated at Epsom College, and at Magdalen College, Oxford. He is married with three daughters and one son.
4. As already announced, Peter Ricketts has returned to the FCO, where he has been appointed Political Director, in succession to Dr Jones Parry.
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