Business of the House Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Business of the House

Valerie Vaz Excerpts
Thursday 29th October 2015

(9 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Grayling Portrait Chris Grayling
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I think this has been a huge success story. The Prime Minister has brought many things to government, but this is one of those that will have the most lasting impact in this country. It is growing, developing and proving to be a great success. It is changing the lives of young people in different parts of the country, bringing together young people from different backgrounds in a way that can only be positive for the future. Long may it continue and grow.

Valerie Vaz Portrait Valerie Vaz (Walsall South) (Lab)
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The shadow Leader of the House was right to raise the issue of the ministerial code. May we have an urgent statement on who made the decision to change the code, the reasons for doing so and why international obligations were removed from it, when it was settled custom and practice for this country?

Lord Grayling Portrait Chris Grayling
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Given that the ultimate owner of the ministerial code is the Prime Minister and he is here before the House for questions every week, there will be plenty of opportunity to ask him that if the hon. Lady wishes to do so.