Ministerial Code: Investigation of Potential Breach Debate
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(1 year, 3 months ago)
Commons ChamberWhether this is a matter for the independent adviser will be a matter for the Prime Minister to determine. He is going to gather that information, and he will then take the decision on it.
The Home Secretary has apologised for the speeding and has fully and willingly complied with the police in paying the fine. Lessons have been learned and punishment given. In the midst of the storm created, hopefully lessons can be learned. Does the Minister agree that we can all learn from the biblical quotation that he or she who is without sin can throw the first stone?
If that is my last question, Mr Speaker, I thank the hon. Gentleman, as he makes a good point on which to end.