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Written question asked by Lord Myners (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 23 March 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 April 2021. It was answered by Lord True (Conservative) on Thursday, 29 April 2021 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Lex Greensill

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government who nominated Mr Lex Greensill as a Crown Representative in March 2014; whether Mr Greensill continues to hold this status; and if not, (1) when did he cease to be a Crown Representative, and (2) why.

Answer

The Prime Minister has asked Mr Boardman to conduct a review that will look into the decisions taken around the development and use of supply chain finance (and associated schemes) in government, especially the role of Lex Greensill and Greensill Capital. The full terms of reference are set out at https://www.gov.uk/government/news/review-into-the-development-and-use-of-supply-chain-finance-in-government-terms-of-reference.

The review will report to the Prime Minister by 30 June 2021. The Government will publish and present to Parliament the Review’s findings and the Government’s response in due course thereafter.

Correspondence between the Cabinet Office and the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments is published at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/crothers-bill-government-chief-commercial-officer-cabinet-office-acoba-recommendation.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL14525
Session
2019-21
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Greensill, Lex Crown representatives
Link
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