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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

Question

To ask the Attorney General, what discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the likelihood of the Government being subject to claims for damages from bereaved families during or after the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

Answer

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
37465
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Damages Covid-19 Inquiry
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk