Written questions

Chris Gibb

Commons · Question 16057 · Tabled 6 Jul 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 9 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Jerome Mayhew

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 15 June 2026 to Question 6815, on Chris Gibb, for what reason was the appointment of Mr Gibb terminated by Sir Andrew Haines.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 9 Jul 2026

Chris Gibb was dismissed as a non-executive director of DfT Operator Limited after breaching his contract. This led the Chair to lose trust and confidence in his ability to carry out the duties of a non-executive director.