Robin Ibbs
Sir Robin Ibbs | |
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Born | John Ibbs 21 April 1926 |
Died | 27 July 2014 | (aged 88)
Nationality | British |
Education | Trinity College, Cambridge |
Occupation | Banker |
Spouse(s) | Iris Barbara Hall (1952 - 2005, deceased) Penelope Ann Buckland (2006 - present) |
Children | One |
Sir John Robin Ibbs,
Life
Born in 1926, Ibbs was the only son of Professor T. L. Ibbs MC DSc, and his wife, Marjorie (née Bell). He was educated at Gresham's School, Upper Canada College (Toronto), the University of Toronto, and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he graduated MA in Mechanical Sciences.[1]
From 1947 to 1949, Ibbs served in the
From 1983 to 1988, he was part-time adviser to Margaret Thatcher on Efficiency and Effectiveness in Government.[1]
On 10 April 1984, Gordon Brown asked the Prime Minister in the House of Commons "whether her efficiency adviser Sir Robin Ibbs has the status of a temporary civil servant, what are the terms and conditions of appointment, including the salary paid, of her adviser on efficiency Sir Robin Ibbs; if she will publish the formal exchange of letters which preceded the appointment of Sir Robin Ibbs as her adviser on efficiency." Mrs Thatcher replied that "Sir Robin Ibbs is not a civil servant. His appointment as my adviser on efficiency is on a part-time basis, and is unpaid. It would not be appropriate to publish the exchange of letters on appointment."[3]
Ibbs was appointed as Chairman of Lloyds Merchant Bank Holdings in 1989, continuing until 1992, and was simultaneously Deputy Chairman of Lloyds Bank Canada, from 1989 until 1990. He was Deputy Chairman of
He died on 27 July 2014 at the age of 88.[4]
Marriages
In 1952, Ibbs married firstly Iris Barbara Hall; the couple had one daughter. Lady Ibbs died in 2005. In 2006, he married secondly, to Penelope Ann, daughter of Captain H. C. Buckland.[1]
30-year rule re documents
At the end of 2011, the release of confidential documents under the UK Government's 30-year rule revealed Ibbs' thoughts regarding the
Honours
- Knight Bachelor, 1982[1]
- Hon. Doctor of Sciences, University of Bradford, 1986[1]
- Knight of the Order of the British Empire, 1988[1]
- Hon. Doctor of Laws, University of Bath, 1993[1]
- Hon. Bencher of Lincoln's Inn, 1999[1]
- Hon. University College, London, 1993[1]
Publications
- Improving Management in Government: The Next Steps (HMSO, February 1988)
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k 'IBBS, Sir (John) Robin', in Who's Who 2009, A. & C. Black, London, 2008
- ISBN 978-0-04-445195-2.
- ^ Sir Robin Ibbs profile, api.parliament.uk. Accessed 25 January 2023.
- ^ "Sir Robin Ibbs obituary". Retrieved 25 January 2023.
- ^ Ibbs quote re Liverpool Riots at ft.com