Written question asked by Peter Kyle (Labour) on Thursday, 7 March 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 March 2024 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Griffith (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 March 2024 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Defamation
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to paragraphs 7.16 and 7.17 of the Ministerial Code, on how many occasions Ministers in her Department have informed the Law Officers that they are the defendants in a libel action in (a) their personal capacity, (b) their official position and (c) both since 7 February 2023.
- Answer
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As has been the practice under successive Governments, it is not the convention to comment on where the Law Officers have, or have not been, informed or advised on such legal matters. This is reflected in paragraph 2.13 of the Ministerial Code.
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- 17678
- Session
- 2023-24
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- Defamation Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
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- Yes
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