Debates between Alison McGovern and Andrew Gwynne during the 2019 Parliament

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Debate between Alison McGovern and Andrew Gwynne
Thursday 23rd November 2023

(5 months, 4 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alison McGovern Portrait Alison McGovern (Wirral South) (Lab)
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6. What the responsibilities of the Ministers without Portfolio are.

Andrew Gwynne Portrait Andrew Gwynne (Denton and Reddish) (Lab)
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8. What the responsibilities of the Ministers without Portfolio are.

Esther McVey Portrait The Minister without Portfolio (Esther McVey)
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Ministers without Portfolio contribute to the policy and decision-making process of a Government. It is routine for the chair of the governing party to be made a Minister without Portfolio. As such, they serve as a member of the Cabinet. My role as a Cabinet Office Minister is to provide scrutiny and oversight across all Departments to ensure that we deliver best value for the public.

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