New transport minister as Lord Adonis replaces Geoff Hoon

10 June 2009

Lord Adonis has replaced Geoff Hoon as transport secretary after the latter quit the cabinet last week.

Hoon stood down only months after replacing Ruth Kelly last October.

His most notable act as transport minister was to approve plans for a third runway at Heathrow.

Lord Adonis has been promoted from junior transport minister, where he was responsible for the strategic road network, rail and Crossrail.

Welcoming the appointment, Brian Smith, president of the County Surveyors’ Society, said: ‘I’m impressed with how he’s tackled his previous role within the department.’ Sadiq Khan has replaced Lord Adonis in his previous role.

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