The Department for Business and Trade announced the appointment of seven new members to the Office for the Internal Market (OIM) Panel on Thursday, 30 November 2023.

"The OIM was set up to support the effective operation of the UK internal market, advising the UK government on how specific laws, rules and regulations impact the market.

These appointments will support the OIM Panel Chair, Murdoch MacLennan, to deliver a trusted source of expert and independent advice and reporting to the four governments and legislatures to help ensure frictionless trade between the four nations. The panel will have a wealth of expertise and knowledge to provide effective insight relating to the operation of the UK internal market in different parts of the UK."

The announcement can be viewed here.