PM's standards adviser to publish Downing Street refurb probe this month Lord Geidt says he is confident his role will be robust despite being unable to trigger investigations himself Lord Geidt gave evidence to PACAC today. Screengrab: Parliament TV The prime minister’s new ethics adviser will reveal whether Boris Johnson received any donations that were used to refurbish his Downing Street flat by the end of the month, he has said. Lord Christopher Geidt, who was named as the PM’s independent adviser on ministerial standards earlier this month, told a committee of MPs today he is “absolutely determined” to publish the delayed list of ministers’ interests – which should reveal whether any donor money contributed to the refurbishment – within weeks.