Mr Hancock then faced questions last month when it emerged he had a 20% stake in the shredding firm - which owned and run by his sister and brother-in-law. Lord Geidt today noted that Mr Hancock's sister and brother-in-law would have been "well aware" that he was the UK Health Secretary. The report added: "I recognise that Mr Hancock has acted with integrity throughout and that this event should in no way impugn his good character or ministerial record." Shadow Health Secretary Jon Ashworth said today: "As usual Matt Hancock dismissed and evaded questions when asked about this in the Commons. A spokesman for the Health Secretary said: "The Health Secretary thanks Lord Geidt for his work.

Source: Daily Mirror May 28, 2021 15:39 UTC