Downing Street Parties: Police Investigation

Debate between Michael Ellis and Richard Bacon

Tuesday 25th January 2022 Commons Chamber

[Michael Ellis]

No, I do not agree with the hon. Gentleman’s characterisation.

[Mr Richard Bacon (South Norfolk) (Con)]

Does the Paymaster General agree that compared with being interviewed under caution for flogging peerages, as Tony Blair was, trying to prosecute a former First Minister of Scotland despite being told that there was no evidence or taking money from Chinese spies, eating a piece of birthday cake is a relatively minor offence?

[Michael Ellis]

My hon. Friend makes his point powerfully and eloquently.