"I will resist the temptation to say that that is rich coming from the hon. Gentleman. He would know precisely, and his party would precisely know, what a shambles is, and they prove that every day of the week. To answer his question, yes, he will hear from the Chancellor …..." Michael Ellis - View Speech
"I would like to know what part I could play in such a role. We do have, and we will have, in our chief of staff—[Interruption.]I did not hear that, Madam Deputy Speaker. What I will say is that we will have, in the chief …..." Michael Ellis - View Speech
"The hon. Lady is quite right to ask that question. That is a very important matter and it continues to be. I can give her that assurance...." Michael Ellis - View Speech
"I do not see this as a special status. This is a Minister of the Crown who remains Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and now has the role of chief of staff at No. 10. It is a highly democratic, highly accountable position. In fact, more so than any …..." Michael Ellis - View Speech
"It is not good practice to discuss staffing and human resources matters on the Floor of the House. The hon. Gentleman knows that the Government are doing what they need to do in response to the challenges with which they find themselves faced...." Michael Ellis - View Speech
"This is a Government who have been relentless in their efforts to protect lives and livelihoods throughout the pandemic, taking unprecedented steps to see the country through what have been difficult times for us all. It goes without saying that we took and continue to take our responsibilities to taxpayers …..." Michael Ellis - View Speech
I am sorry that Lord Agnew chose to resign from his position as a Minister in the Treasury and in the Cabinet Office, and I want to take this opportunity to thank him very much for the important work he did while he was …..." Michael Ellis - View Speech