Written question asked by Emily Thornberry (Labour) on Friday, 15 July 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 July 2022. It was answered by Edward Timpson (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 July 2022 on behalf of the Attorney General.
Covid-19 Inquiry: Disclosure of Information
- Question
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To ask the Attorney General, whether (a) she, (b) the Solicitor General or (c) his predecessor have had discussions with Cabinet colleagues on (i) the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, (ii) disclosures to that inquiry and (iii) potential restrictions on the release of sensitive covid-19 related information.
- Answer
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By convention, whether the Law Officers have been asked to provide advice, and the contents of any such advice, is not disclosed outside Government.
This convention protects the Law Officers’ ability as chief legal advisers to the Government to give full and frank legal advice and provides the fullest guarantee that government business will be conducted at all times in light of thorough and candid legal advice.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 37464
- Session
- 2022-23
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Disclosure of information Covid-19 Inquiry
- Link
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- 2023-06-06 08:35:17 +0100
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