Oral Answers to Questions

Jim Cunningham Excerpts

Wednesday 27th June 2018 Commons Chamber

[The Minister without Portfolio (Brandon Lewis)]

My hon. Friend is right to ask that question. We are focused on ensuring that we deliver a successful and positive exit from the European Union. The Cabinet Office works closely with colleagues in the Department for Exiting the European Union and other Departments to ensure that all those places are professionally filled. I can confirm that, as of the end of March 2018, some 5,500 staff have been recruited to the Departments most affected.

[Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South) (Lab)]

T6. Further to the question about outsourcing, can the Minister—

[Mr Speaker]

We empathise with the hon. Gentleman. It is okay; maybe some lozenge will be provided, or some water. Please, let us hear the question.

[Mr Cunningham]

Can the Minister give us some examples?

[Mr Speaker]

Was that heard? I apologise to the hon. Gentleman, but I think we may have to ask someone else to ask his question for him.