Written questions

Chris Gibb

2026-06-03 · Department for Transport · 6815 · Official question

Mr Richard Holden

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 2 June 2026 to Question 3823 on Chris Gibb, whether officials in her Department played in a role in the termination of Chris Gibb's appointment.

Answer

It was the DFT Operator Chair, Sir Andrew Haines, who decided to terminate Chris Gibb’s appointment. The Chair notified Department for Transport officials, as is usual.