UK’s Ambassador to the USA: Resignation

Lord Butler of Brockwell Excerpts

Thursday 11th July 2019 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Goldie]

I cannot comment further on the arrangements for the appointment of a successor; I have already indicated what they are. My noble friend asked a number of questions. It is vital that the inquiry lifts the drains to find out who was responsible for this completely unacceptable conduct. It is also right that if the miscreant is identified and found, appropriate proceedings should follow.

[Lord Butler of Brockwell (CB)]

My Lords, with some regret I express my support for the question asked by the noble Baroness, Lady Meyer. There is a convention that when there is a prospect of a change of government, Governments do not take major decisions. There is a good reason for that, which is that the incoming Government should have full confidence in the person who is appointed. Is it not necessary that this convention should apply in this case?

[Baroness Goldie]

I cannot add to what I have already said. The process is laid down, and I have no further information on that.