Ministerial Code: Investigation of Potential Breach Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Ministerial Code: Investigation of Potential Breach

Clive Efford Excerpts
Tuesday 23rd May 2023

(1 year, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jeremy Quin Portrait Jeremy Quin
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Right now the focus is on gathering the information that the Prime Minister needs to take a decision on this. I thank my hon. Friend for his question. It is always a matter of concern when information gets out in unauthorised ways and circumstances, but the focus now is just on gathering this information.

Clive Efford Portrait Clive Efford (Eltham) (Lab)
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This is not just about a speeding fine; this is about the integrity of the Home Secretary and how she behaved to officials when she received that fine. Did the Cabinet Office inform the Prime Minister about the emails sent to the propriety and ethics team regarding the request for a private speeding course?

Jeremy Quin Portrait Jeremy Quin
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The Prime Minister is now asking for information that is pertinent to this, and he will take decisions on the basis of the information that he receives.