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Written question asked by Lord Stoddart of Swindon (Independent Labour) on Tuesday, 10 January 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 January 2017. It was answered by Lord Young of Cookham (Conservative) on Tuesday, 17 January 2017 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Brexit

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen on 12 July (HL1134), and in the light of the resignation of the UK ambassador to the EU, Sir Ivan Rogers, what steps they will take to ensure that all civil servants, including those employed in the diplomatic service, will work to carry out the decision to leave the EU.

Answer

The Civil Service Code requires civil servants to support the government of the day in developing and implementing its policies. This applies to all Government policies, including carrying out the decision to leave the European Union. The same requirement is set out in the Code of Conduct for members of the Diplomatic Service.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4547
Session
2016-17
Related items
Brexit
Wednesday, 20 July 2016
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Civil servants Diplomatic service Brexit
Link
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