Government Business: Messaging Services

Lord Reid of Cardowan Excerpts

Thursday 31st March 2022 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Scott of Bybrook (Con)]

No, I do not think so, my Lords.

[Lord Reid of Cardowan (Lab)]

My Lords, will the Minister have another go at answering the question of my noble friend Lord Rooker? Can I make easy for her? Is it in breach of the Ministerial Code for a Minister to communicate on a private device with a business or other party outside of government on something that may pertain to government business?

[Baroness Scott of Bybrook (Con)]

No, it is not, my Lords, but they are required then to take that back to their officials and make sure that it is officially noted.