Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff Appointment

Kim Johnson Excerpts

Monday 7th February 2022 Commons Chamber

[Michael Ellis]

I have no doubt that my hon. Friend is absolutely right.

[Kim Johnson (Liverpool, Riverside) (Lab)]

I asked a question of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster in this Chamber recently about the failure of the civil service fast track system to recruit black members of staff. Will the Paymaster General give assurances that his right hon. Friend will be able to continue to progress that most serious issue in his new role?

[Michael Ellis]

The hon. Lady is quite right to ask that question. That is a very important matter and it continues to be. I can give her that assurance.