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HANSARDCovid-19 Inquiry: Judicial ReviewI start by agreeing with the noble Baroness, Lady Smith of Basildon, that it is difficult to answer questions when we have not had the benefit of the Statement. It was a long…06 Jun 2023HANSARDCovid-19 Inquiry: Judicial ReviewIt is helpful to set things out, and I thank her for trying to do that. I want to respond to the point about our intentions. The noble Baroness described the inquiry and how it…06 Jun 2023HANSARDCovid-19 Inquiry: Judicial ReviewI can certainly look at it. The document that I mentioned, which is on the internet, starts off by going through exactly those paragraphs of Section 21 and picking up the points…06 Jun 2023HANSARDMinisterial Code: Investigation of Potential BreachMy Lords, the Ministerial Code sets out the standards of conduct expected of Ministers and how they discharge their duties. As the noble Baroness said, the Prime Minister is the…25 May 2023HANSARDMinisterial Code: Investigation of Potential BreachI simply do not agree with the right reverend Prelate. The Prime Minister has been clear that professionalism, integrity and accountability are core values of the Government. A…25 May 2023HANSARDMinisterial Code: Investigation of Potential BreachI will not speculate on what might happen under a different Government. I remind the noble Lord that there have been a number of reports on ethics and integrity, including from…25 May 2023HANSARDMinisterial Code: Investigation of Potential BreachI was on the Back Benches when this important situation occurred in 2018, but I would say that the Ministerial Code is a matter for the Prime Minister and the Prime Minister’s…25 May 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillMy Lords, I am grateful for the comments that have been made. It might make sense if I start with Amendment 45, tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Fox, which would remove this clause…15 May 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillMy Lords, I too thank the noble and learned Lord, Lord Hope of Craighead, the noble Baroness, Lady Ritchie of Downpatrick, and other noble Lords who have contributed to this…15 May 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillIt is nice to be popular so that we can all go home. I thank the noble Lord, Lord Collins, for his Amendment 50, and I am glad to be debating with him again. The amendment would…15 May 2023HANSARDRt Hon Dominic Raab MP: Resignation LetterI read the Tolley report. He took great care on this matter. Where there are specific allegations, it can be very difficult to guarantee anonymity in a process like this. It is…27 Apr 2023HANSARDRt Hon Dominic Raab MP: Resignation LetterThe noble Baroness makes a very good point. These are the sort of points that come up when we debate these things. Good Ministers decide clearly, and civil servants and political…27 Apr 2023HANSARDRt Hon Dominic Raab MP: Resignation LetterMy Lords, the Prime Minister has been clear that the Civil Service is vital to the work of the Government. The Government greatly value the work of civil servants who, together…27 Apr 2023HANSARDRt Hon Dominic Raab MP: Resignation LetterI cannot accept the conclusion of the noble Lord. Of course, as the Prime Minister said, we need to learn from these cases “how to better handle such matters better in future”,…27 Apr 2023HANSARDRt Hon Dominic Raab MP: Resignation LetterHaving worked as an adviser, a Minister and a civil servant, I would say that the constitution has these different parts. Political advisers are important and helpful. In most…27 Apr 2023HANSARDRt Hon Dominic Raab MP: Resignation LetterMinisters are of course part of the process of democratic election. I agree with much of what my noble friend said.27 Apr 2023HANSARDRt Hon Dominic Raab MP: Resignation LetterMinisters are required to behave themselves and do behave themselves. The code includes the statement: “Harassing, bullying or other inappropriate or discriminating behaviour…27 Apr 2023HANSARDRt Hon Dominic Raab MP: Resignation LetterI do not dare to speculate on what the thing in question was. The Civil Service has a fundamental principle of political impartiality so, in considering proposals, that is…27 Apr 2023HANSARDRt Hon Dominic Raab MP: Resignation LetterI think almost no Secretary of State has been as successful as my noble friend, and he has helped here as well by joining the Front Bench. What we debate in this House is a matter…27 Apr 2023HANSARDRt Hon Dominic Raab MP: Resignation LetterI should point out that in his letter, Dominic Raab, who did some good things as a Secretary of State, said: “I am genuinely sorry for any unintended stress or offence that any…27 Apr 2023