Question Author
More from Sky News.
Chris Pincher is not under "any sort of government investigation" following his resignation, Downing Street has said.
A Number 10 spokesman said the prime minister believed Mr Pincher's behaviour was "unacceptable" and that it was right for him to resign.
It was also suggested that Mr Johnson considered the matter of the former deputy chief whip as closed.
Asked whether Mr Johnson believes the issue was done and dusted, a Number 10 spokesperson said: "He's (Chris Pincher) resigned that position so I'm not aware of any sort of government investigation."
Pressed on whether Mr Pincher was under any form of probe, the official said: "He's withdrawn his position as a minister, so I would have to point you to my political colleagues in terms of any sort of party investigations."
The spokesperson also said the PM was not aware of any allegations at time of appointing Mr Pincher as chief whip, explaining that when appointments are made they are looked at and there was no basis to stop it.
"In the absence of any formal complaint, it was not appropriate to stop the appointment based on unsubstantiated allegations," they said.
Earlier today, Politico's Playbook cited three sources, including one Tory MP who personally raised the issue, as saying the prime minister was aware of complaints about Mr Pincher's "inappropriate behaviour".
A source told the news organisation the allegations had been conveyed to the PM's chief of staff, Steve Barclay.
Mr Barclay reportedly flagged them to the Cabinet Office propriety and ethics team during the February reshuffle, when Mr Pincher was appointed.
Not more allegations against a government mired in sleaze, surely?
Johnson knew but appointed him anyway?
What a surprise!