Easter Recess: Government Update

Julian Lewis Excerpts

Tuesday 19th April 2022 Commons Chamber

[The Prime Minister]

I thank the hon. Gentleman very much. I repeat what I said in my statement earlier, which is that I fully respect the decision of the police.

[Dr Julian Lewis (New Forest East) (Con)]

Does my right hon. Friend have the power to authorise Sue Gray to publish her report in full? If so, will he use that power to put an end to this matter, so that we do not get diverted —as we are being—from such crucial questions as the supply of armaments to Ukrainian democrats?

[The Prime Minister]

I thank my right hon. Friend very much, but I think it very important that the Met should conclude its investigation before Sue Gray’s final report.