Jacob Rees-Mogg is self-isolating as one of his children awaits a Covid-19 test result.
The British Commons Leader was absent from the weekly business questions session, in which he updates MPs about the debates scheduled for the following week.
Deputy chief whip Stuart Andrew stood in for Mr Rees-Mogg on Thursday.
Father-of-six Mr Rees-Mogg wrote on Twitter: “Many thanks to @StuartAndrew for standing in for me at business questions.
“One of my children was tested for Covid-19 last weekend after displaying symptoms.
“In accordance with Government guidance, the household has been in self-isolation while we await the test result.”
Explaining the minister’s absence to MPs, Mr Andrew said: “A member of the leader of the House’s household is awaiting a Covid test result after having been symptomatic.
“The leader is therefore self-isolating along with his family.”
