[citation][nom]back_by_demand[/nom]That's why they asked him, because he is impartial and is a good person to ask for the best ideas...Turn it on it's head, would you rather they appointed someone for advice who was entirley partisan and only motivated by political will?[/citation]
Also, he is quite forthright in his views, which is a bonus.
Previous 'advisors' to the UK governement have been political devices. 'independantly' approved gimmicks to throw backing to the governement.
Not very often the Uk governement listens to good advice anyway.