Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Transparency and Accountability

06 November 2024 · Cabinet Office

Proposed by Pat McFadden Lab Wolverhampton South East

Standards & Ethics

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Ministerial Code has been updated to incorporate high ethical standards expected by the British public.
  • 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, and improved transparency arrangements.

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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