Ministerial Code Compliance 2024-02-29
2024-02-29
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Q1
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No specific background is provided, but the question pertains to compliance with the ministerial code and discussions with an advisor.
What recent discussions has he had with the independent adviser on Ministers' interests on trends in the level of compliance with the ministerial code?
The Prime Minister has been clear that he will lead a Government of integrity, professionalism and accountability at every level. He is delivering on that promise. I met Sir Laurie Magnus, the independent adviser on Ministers' interests, in November.
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Specific trends in compliance with the ministerial code were not addressed.
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A recent survey by the Institute for Government revealed that two-thirds of the public do not believe the Government behaves according to high ethical standards. Questions have been raised about potential breaches of the ministerial code.
Given a survey revealing low public trust in government ethics, and with ongoing concerns over compliance with the ministerial code, will he finally fully enshrine the ministerial code into law?
That matter has been discussed. The Committee on Standards in Public Life did not recommend that in 2021, because it would afford significant authority to a body that is outwith accountability to the House.
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Commitment to enshrining the ministerial code into law was not provided.
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