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Written question asked by James Murray (Labour) on Thursday, 7 March 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 March 2024 (named day). It was answered by Gareth Davies (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 March 2024 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury: Defamation

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to paragraphs 7.16 and 7.17 of the Ministerial Code, on how many occasions Ministers in his 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 19 December 2019.

Answer

HM Treasury is unable to confirm these details, in line with paragraph 2.13 of the Ministerial Code.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17681
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Defamation Treasury
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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