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Personal Statement
05 June 2023
Lead MP
Matthew Hancock
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Parliamentary ProcedureStandards & Ethics
Other Contributors: 2
At a Glance
Matthew Hancock raised concerns about personal statement in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
In March, Matthew Hancock wrote to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards to provide context regarding actions taken during the pandemic in response to a Government call. The Committee on Standards found that he inadvertently committed a minor breach of House rules by lobbying the commissioner or members of the committee over an investigation, but there was no malice and no personal gain sought. He has apologised as recommended.
Matthew Hancock
Party Unknown
Constituency Unknown
Acknowledged that he inadvertently committed a minor breach of the House rule by lobbying the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards during an investigation, but emphasised it was done without malice or personal gain. He apologised as recommended.
Lindsay Hoyle
Speaker
Chorley
The Speaker closed the matter after hearing Matthew Hancock's statement and apology.
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