Proceeding contribution from Catherine Atkinson (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 14 July 2026. It occurred during Debate on bill on Public Office (Accountability) Bill.
Public Office (Accountability) Bill
I thank my hon. Friend for his intervention. We are seeking a full culture change, and are trying to prevent any kind of attitude of covering things up. I am happy to meet him further to discuss that specific case.
All the work that has been undertaken has enabled us to find a solution that provides full application of the duty, while protecting national security, which is absolutely essential.
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- Proceeding contribution
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- 789 cc805-6
- Session
- 2026-27
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- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Disclosure of information Accountability Criminal investigation Company investigations Devolution Attorney General Coroners Digital technology Inquiries Intelligence services Legal aid scheme Exemptions Ethics Journalism Misconduct NHS National security Northern Ireland Police Public interest Public bodies Public records Negligence Public inquiries Scotland Water companies Parliamentary privilege Disinformation Corporate governance Ethics and Integrity Commission Independent Public Advocate
- Legislation
- Public Office (Accountability) Bill 2024-26 to 2026-27
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