Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether Mr Nigel Boardman was asked to submit a declaration of interests before he started the review into government procurement activity; and where that declaration is published.

I refer the hon. Member to my written statement of 22 July 2021.

Nigel Boardman is a distinguished legal expert, having undertaken a number of reviews scrutinising the government. He was asked to lead this review following the appropriate consideration of relevant interests.