Independent Adviser on Ministerial Interests
Debate between Dawn Butler and Alex Burghart(2 years ago)
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Alex Burghart
As I have said, there is a process ongoing to appoint an independent adviser as fast as possible. The Prime Minister has been in post for 31 days, and there is standing advice on the use of WhatsApp and private messaging.
Dawn Butler (Brent Central) (Lab)
Can the Minister confirm whether the fee paid to Adam Tolley KC to investigate the claims he mentioned earlier is greater than the projected annual cost of an ethics adviser?
Alex Burghart
I do not know the answer to that question. I am happy to write to the hon. Lady to answer.