Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards
(asked on 24th February 2026) - View Source
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, Pursuant to his oral contribution of 23 February 2026 on Labour Together and APCO Worldwide: Cabinet Office Review, Official Report, Column 29, whether a Minister can be investigated by the Independent Adviser whilst having their specific Ministerial portfolio temporarily removed.
This question was answered on 24th March 2026
The Ministerial Code applies to serving Ministers. If a Minister is removed from office, there would be no avenue for the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards to investigate.