U.K. Lobbying Scandal Deepens as Hancock Accused of Cronyism

  • Firm Hancock holds shares in received two NHS Wales contracts
  • Another civil servant also found to have worked for Greensill
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The controversy engulfing the U.K. government over its ties to business intensified as it emerged a second official held a position at Greensill Capital while still in his post, and Health Secretary Matt Hancock was accused of “cronyism” over the award of contracts to a company he owns shares in.

NHS Wales gave Topwood Ltd. two contracts worth 150,000 pounds ($206,000) for “confidential waste destruction” last month. Hancock, who is responsible for the National Health Service in England, has declared in the register of interests for members of Parliament he owns 15% of shares in the firm. His sister, Emily Gilruth, is a director of the firm, according to official records.