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Written question asked by Lord Howard of Rising (Conservative) on Friday, 18 November 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 2 December 2022. It was answered by Baroness Neville-Rolfe (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 November 2022 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Committee of Privileges

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, with reference to the legal opinion by Lord Pannick published by the Government on 2 September relating to the House of Commons Privileges Committee, whether any supplementary opinion has been provided to the Government by Lord Pannick.

Answer

Notwithstanding that in the exceptional circumstances the Government at the time determined it was in the public interest for Lord Pannick’s legal opinion to be published, it remains the case that the Government does not comment on legal advice that may or may not have been sought or received. This is in line with the long-standing policy under successive administrations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3546
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Disclosure of information Legal opinion Committee of Privileges
Link
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