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Written question asked by Lord Tebbit (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 March 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 April 2016. It was answered by Lord Bridges of Headley (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 April 2016 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Government Departments: Newspaper Press

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Bridges of Headley on 16 March (HL6672), whether the respective Codes of Conduct for (1) ministers, (2) officials, and (3) special advisers, allow them to draft letters to be signed by retired military officers or business people and then published in national newspapers.

Answer

The respective Codes of Conduct for Ministers, officials and special advisers make clear the role of these individuals in developing and implementing Government policies.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7166
Session
2015-16
Related items
Government Departments: Newspaper Press
Wednesday, 16 March 2016
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Codes of practice Business Conduct Civil servants Correspondence Government departments Newspaper press Ministers Special advisers Veterans
Link
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