Attorney General’s Office: Conflicts of Interest

Debate between Lucy Rigby and Antonia Bance

Thursday 23rd January 2025 Commons Chamber

[The Solicitor General]

I do not agree, I am afraid.

[Antonia Bance (Tipton and Wednesbury) (Lab)]

Does the Attorney General’s experience, having served both as a distinguished advocate and now as a Law Officer, not make him uniquely qualified to uphold the rule of law and advise the Government appropriately?

[The Solicitor General]

I am grateful to my hon. Friend for her question, and it will be no surprise to hear that I very much agree with her. Lord Hermer is an extraordinarily experienced barrister, and he brings that experience to his role as Attorney General.