Written Question
Friday 15th July 2022
Asked by:
Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
Question
to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many former Ministers will be entitled to severance pay since 6 June 2022.
Answered by Heather Wheeler
Under the provisions of the Ministerial and other Pensions and Salaries Act 1991, a former eligible minister only becomes entitled to a severance payment in the event that they are not appointed to another relevant office within three weeks of stepping down. Currently, no minister who has left office since 6 June 2022 is entitled to a severance payment.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 14 Jul 2022
Oral Answers to Questions
"T9. The news that Ministers who resigned last week will receive nearly £17,000 in severance pay has outraged the people of Newport West. Nowhere in the real world do people get such amounts of money for resigning a job, no matter how sensible the decision might be. I have a …..."Ruth Jones - View Speech
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Written Question
Wednesday 27th April 2022
Asked by:
Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
Question
to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the fixed penalty notices issued to hon Members of Her Majesty's Government in April 2022, if he will undertake a review of the adequacy of the Ministerial Code.
Answered by Michael Ellis
The Ministerial Code is the responsibility of the Prime Minister of the day, as befits his or her constitutional position as the Sovereign’s principal adviser, and is customarily updated and issued upon their assuming or returning to office.
Section 1.6 of the Ministerial Code sets out that Ministers are personally responsible for deciding how to act and conduct themselves in the light of the Code, and for justifying their actions and conduct to Parliament and the public.
With reference to the fixed penalty notice, I would refer you to the Prime Minister’s statement to the House of 19 April 2022.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 21 Apr 2022
Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of Privileges
"I am grateful for the opportunity to speak in this important debate, but I would like to begin by wishing Her Majesty a very happy birthday—96 years of service and commitment to our country and the Commonwealth. It is my birthday on Saturday. [Hon. Members: “Hear, hear.”] I thank Members. …..."Ruth Jones - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 20 Apr 2022
Oral Answers to Questions
"Q7. With details of the Sue Gray report trickling out, a flood of photos of partygate yet to be released and any number of fixed penalty notices liable to be leaked, this is a Prime Minister who is not fit to run a bath never mind this country. It is …..."Ruth Jones - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 31st March 2022
Asked by:
Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
Question
to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps he is taking to tackle alleged racial discrimination in his Department.
Answered by Heather Wheeler
A ‘Respect and Inclusion review’ for the Cabinet Office is currently underway. In the recent Declaration on Government reform, Ministers and Permanent Secretaries committed to set a new standard for diversity and inclusion, including guaranteeing fairness at work and zero tolerance for Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination.
Our position at the centre of government - delivering against an ambitious agenda - means we have a responsibility to get this right. The review will have a particular focus on race and disability where our data shows scope for improvement.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 22 Mar 2022
Oral Answers to Questions
"6. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to tackle violence against women and girls in (a) Newport West constituency and (b) Wales. ..."Ruth Jones - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 22 Mar 2022
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"Last week, I met Cyfannol Women’s Aid Newport, whom I thank for all the work they do to keep women and girls in my community safe and supported. Labour has published a full Green Paper with serious and common-sense measures to end violence against women and girls. Will the Minister …..."Ruth Jones - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 22 Mar 2022
Oral Answers to Questions
"Last week, I received an email from the Gwent Citizen Panel about the consultation on the Government proposals to scrap the Human Rights Act 1998. The Government produced a consultation on 14 December but did not produce an easy-read version, nor any other versions, such as one in British Sign …..."Ruth Jones - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 24 Feb 2022
Oral Answers to Questions
"T3. The job of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster is a huge one. The Cabinet Office has responsibility for some very important projects, from the covid-19 inquiry to cyber-security, emergency response and national security. Those all matter to people in Newport West—national security more so than ever today. …..."Ruth Jones - View Speech
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