Downing Street Parties: Police Investigation

Lord Butler of Brockwell Excerpts

Tuesday 25th January 2022 Lords Chamber

[Lord True (Con)]

No, my Lord.

[Lord Butler of Brockwell (CB)]

My Lords, could the Minister give us a little more precise guidance about the effect of these developments today on the timing of Sue Gray’s report? Can that report still be expected within the next few days?

[Lord True (Con)]

Most noble Lords will understand why I am not going to speculate on the timing of the progress of either investigation. I have told the House that aspects of the Cabinet Office investigation will continue. Obviously, there is an independent police investigation. I am sure the noble Lord, with his great experience and great service to the country, will understand that those two inquiries must be allowed to run their course.