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Transparency and Accountability

06 November 2024

Proposing MP
Pat McFadden Lab
Wolverhampton South East
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Cabinet Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The Ministerial Code has been updated to incorporate high ethical standards expected by the British public.

Action Requested

The government has published updates to the Ministerial Code, List of Ministers' Interests, and Special Adviser Model Contract on GOV.UK. The new Ministerial Code includes direct incorporation of the Seven Principles of Public Life, strengthened advisory powers, improved transparency arrangements, and restructuring into three distinct sections.

Key Facts

  • The updated Ministerial Code is now available on GOV.UK.
  • It incorporates the Seven Principles of Public Life directly.
  • The Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards' terms have been updated.
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