Written question asked by Lord Watson of Wyre Forest (Labour) on Monday, 20 March 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 March 2017 (named day). It was answered by David Lidington (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 March 2017 on behalf of the Leader of the House of Commons.
George Osborne
- Question
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To ask the Leader of the House, whether the right hon. Member for Tatton will continue to (a) have access to Privy Council papers, (b) attend full meetings of the Privy Council and (c) receive sensitive information on Privy Counsellor terms after his appointment as Editor of the London Evening Standard.
- Answer
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Only serving Government Ministers have a role in the Privy Council’s day-to-day business. Privy Counsellors who have left government do not attend Privy Council meetings, nor are they consulted on Privy Council business.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 68599
- Session
- 2016-17
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Disclosure of information Privy Council Evening Standard Osborne, George
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