Downing Street Christmas Parties Investigation Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

Downing Street Christmas Parties Investigation

Christopher Chope Excerpts
Thursday 9th December 2021

(2 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Michael Ellis Portrait Michael Ellis
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The Prime Minister said yesterday to this House that Ministers, special advisers, civil servants and anybody else would be subject to disciplinary action if appropriate, so that applies. I hope that that answers the hon. Gentleman’s question.

Christopher Chope Portrait Sir Christopher Chope (Christchurch) (Con)
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The Minister said that

“Ministers, special advisers and civil servants will be expected to co-operate”.

What will happen if they do not co-operate? Will they be required to incriminate themselves? Does this also apply to other guests present, including members of the press?

Michael Ellis Portrait Michael Ellis
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Mr Case, the Cabinet Secretary, will have to determine how he wishes to deal with that matter. One would expect him to take a robust course.