Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Her Majesty’s Government which Minister is responsible for Britain's financial services during the Brexit negotiations; whether there has been a recent change in the allocation of ministerial responsibilities in this regard; and if so, when this was announced.

The Chancellor is responsible for all HM Treasury business relating to EU exit, including financial services. When I was appointed as Commercial Secretary the Chancellor asked me to take on responsibility under him for EU exit for financial services in addition to a number of other duties. My full portfolio was formally published on gov.uk on 31 January