Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential for a conflict of interest in the appointment of Henry Staunton as Chair of the Post Office.

Henry Staunton took up his post as Chair of Post Office on 1 December 2022. His appointment was made in accordance with the Governance Code for Public Appointments and was subject to successful completion of all routine pre-employment checks, including consideration of any conflicts of interest.