Ministerial Code: Investigation of Potential Breach

Debate between Jeremy Quin and Hywel Williams

Tuesday 23rd May 2023 Commons Chamber

[Jeremy Quin]

My hon. Friend raises a valuable point. His constituents are worried about the conduct of our policy on a range of issues, including personal security, migration—a whole list. The Home Office has an incredibly important job to do, and I know that my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary is determined to produce those answers for the British people.

[Hywel Williams (Arfon) (PC)]

They say that confession is good for the soul, and recently I took a speed awareness course. It was well taught, available at an early hour so that it did not interfere with my work, and available to all equally. Why did the Home Secretary not avail herself of that equal opportunity?

Home Secretary: Resignation and Reappointment

Debate between Jeremy Quin and Hywel Williams

Wednesday 26th October 2022 Commons Chamber

[Jeremy Quin]

I am sure the hon. Gentleman understands that where a person has made a mistake, and accepted that they have made a mistake, the Prime Minister is entitled to re-evaluate the circumstances and decide whether it is appropriate for them to serve in office. That may be the case after a few days, a few months or a few years. The answer depends on the circumstances of the case, and in the Home Secretary’s case the Prime Minister has chosen to invite her back into Government.

[Hywel Williams (Arfon) (PC)]

Is there a published tariff for offending Cabinet Ministers—possibly with a period of restorative justice, remission for good behaviour and perhaps even probation options—or is it just a matter of political convenience?