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Written question asked by Jerome Mayhew (Conservative) on Monday, 6 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Thursday, 9 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Chris Gibb

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 15 June 2026 to Question 6815, on Chris Gibb, for what reason was the appointment of Mr Gibb terminated by Sir Andrew Haines.

Answer

Chris Gibb was dismissed as a non-executive director of DfT Operator Limited after breaching his contract. This led the Chair to lose trust and confidence in his ability to carry out the duties of a non-executive director.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16057
Session
2026-27
Related items
Chris Gibb
Monday, 15 June 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
High Speed 2 line Termination of employment Gibb, Chris
Link
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