Ministerial Code: Investigation of Potential Breach

Debate between Jeremy Quin and Stephen Morgan

Tuesday 23rd May 2023 Commons Chamber

[Jeremy Quin]

The right hon. Gentleman will be well aware of the contents of the special advisers’ code, which sets out how special advisers should act in these circumstances. I am not in a position to talk about the specifics of this case in these circumstances. These are early days. The Prime Minister is gathering information regarding the overall picture and will take decisions in due course.

[Stephen Morgan (Portsmouth South) (Lab)]

Does the Minister believe that the Home Secretary acted entirely within the ministerial code while in office?

[Jeremy Quin]

I think that is for the Home Secretary—[Interruption.] As I said right at the start of my statement, the ministerial code is a matter for the Prime Minister. He is the ultimate arbiter on all questions regarding the ministerial code, and it is for individual Ministers to make certain that they adhere to it. Those are the facts of the case.