Boris Johnson was evasive and avoided specific questions about his relationship with a hedge fund, leading to criticism and concerns about his attitude towards scrutiny.
The Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (Acoba) noted Johnson's breach of rules and criticized the relevance and enforceability of the current rules on post-ministerial roles, calling for new rules to ensure accountability.
Johnson sought advice from Acoba regarding a role with a hedge fund, but later withdrew his application after further inquiries, raising concerns about his transparency with the committee.
The committee chair, Eric Pickles, emphasized the importance of Johnson being candid with Acoba in light of his previous application, highlighting the need for accountability and transparency in post-ministerial roles.
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