Written question asked by Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour) on Tuesday, 12 March 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 March 2024 (named day). It was answered by Alex Burghart (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 March 2024 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
Cabinet Office: Defamation
- Question
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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to paragraphs 7.16 and 7.17 of the Ministerial Code, on how many occasions have ministers in his department 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
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As set out in paragraph 2.13 of the Ministerial Code: “The fact that the Law Officers have advised or have not advised and the content of their advice must not be disclosed outside Government without their authority”. As a result, the Government is unable to provide the details requested.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- 18213
- Session
- 2023-24
- Subjects
- Defamation Cabinet Office
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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