Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Johnny Mercer and Brandon Lewis

Wednesday 27th June 2018 Commons Chamber

[Johnny Mercer (Plymouth, Moor View) (Con)]

T2. What work has the Cabinet Office done to ensure that Departments have the skills and people required to deliver a successful exit from the European Union?

[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.