PM wishes Cabinet Secretary ‘speedy recovery’ as he takes leave of absence

The Prime Minister has wished the Cabinet Secretary a “speedy recovery” as he takes time off from leading the Civil Service.

“The Prime Minister said the Cabinet Secretary was due to return in the coming weeks and that he knew colleagues would join him in wishing for a speedy recovery,” No 10 said in a readout of the meeting.Downing Street said his duties would be “split out” and covered by a number of permanent secretaries and director generals while he is away.

He had been expected to give evidence to the Covid inquiry in the coming weeks, after WhatsApp messages disclosed some of his private thoughts about Boris Johnson’s Conservative administration during the pandemic.

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