James has been appointed as Parliamentary Private Secretary to Rt Hon Oliver Dowden MP, Conservative Party Chairman and Minister without Portfolio.
Commenting on his new role, James said:
“I’m delighted to have been appointed Parliamentary Private Secretary to Oliver Dowden the Conservative Party Chairman and Cabinet Office Minister without Portfolio.
"This is an exciting opportunity to work with him to support this government’s commitment to level up across the country and act as a link with the parliamentary party in delivering on our manifesto pledges and the people’s priorities.
"My priority will continue to be a strong voice for North West Norfolk campaigning for a new QEH, to improve King’s Lynn, to back business, promote opportunity, for better broadband and transport links, and to improve our environment.”
A Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) is an unpaid assistant to a Minister and they often advise the Minister on the state of parliamentary or party opinion, and act as a two-way channel of communication between the Minister and backbench MPs. More detail on the role of PPS' is available here.
