48. Louise Ellman

Chair, Transport Select Committee

Why is she on the list?

As chair of the transport select committee, Ellman is charged by the House of Commons with scrutiny of the Department for Transport.

What kind of year has she had?

Ellman has completed her first full year as chair of the committee. She took up the role following the death of Gwyneth Dunwoody. 2009 saw the committee publish a number of reports, including its investigation into rail fares and franchises. Ellman called for the East Coast intercity franchise to be retained...

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