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HANSARDCovid 19 Inquiry: Judicial ReviewI have been absolutely clear about the respect in which we hold the chair of the inquiry, who is an eminent former Court of Appeal judge and has a lot of experience in inquiries.…05 Jun 2023HANSARDCovid 19 Inquiry: Judicial ReviewI am grateful to the hon. Lady for bringing to bear her experience of the Scottish inquiry under Lady Poole, which I believe is also being held under the 2005 Act. We all have an…05 Jun 2023HANSARDCovid 19 Inquiry: Judicial ReviewI am grateful for permission to make a statement on the Government’s decision to seek a judicial review on a specific point of law relating to the public inquiry on the covid…05 Jun 2023HANSARDCovid 19 Inquiry: Judicial ReviewAs my right hon. and learned Friend says, the chair of the inquiry is both experienced in inquiries and an eminent former Court of Appeal judge. I have alluded to arguments that…05 Jun 2023HANSARDCovid 19 Inquiry: Judicial ReviewIt has always been the case in respect of inquiries set up by the Government, when it comes to Ministers and former Ministers, that the Government have undertaken that role,…05 Jun 2023HANSARDCovid 19 Inquiry: Judicial ReviewLet me reassure the hon. Lady that the inquiry is ongoing and is doing its work. I have no doubt that it will be doing it assiduously and thoroughly. As I say, 55,000 documents…05 Jun 2023HANSARDCovid 19 Inquiry: Judicial ReviewThe hon. Gentleman is showing off his Latin! But let me respond to the hon. Lady’s important question about who is keeping an eye on this and who is running it. I want to give her…05 Jun 2023HANSARDCovid 19 Inquiry: Judicial ReviewThe right hon. Lady will recall that there were a series of UK Government schemes right across the United Kingdom to support people through a very difficult time. I believe that…05 Jun 2023HANSARDCovid 19 Inquiry: Judicial ReviewI thank my hon. Friend, but in my recollection the Act refers to related material. However, we will not dwell on that as it is a matter for the courts. I have some sympathy with…05 Jun 2023HANSARDCovid 19 Inquiry: Judicial ReviewMy right hon. Friend asks an excellent question, but I hope he will forgive me if I do not get into potential ways through. That would be a matter for the Government to discuss…05 Jun 2023HANSARDContingent Liabilities: Liquidations of UKCloud Ltd and Virtual Infrastructure Group Ltdl am pleased to report that, following the compulsory liquidations of UKCloud Ltd and Virtual Infrastructure Group Ltd, His Majesty’s Government have successfully enabled the…25 May 2023HANSARDMinisterial Code: Investigation of Potential BreachMy hon. Friend raises a valuable point. His constituents are worried about the conduct of our policy on a range of issues, including personal security, migration—a whole list. The…23 May 2023HANSARDMinisterial Code: Investigation of Potential BreachThe Prime Minister is gathering information to ascertain the facts. He will take a decision on the next steps from there.23 May 2023HANSARDMinisterial Code: Investigation of Potential BreachYou will appreciate, Mr Speaker, that I am not in any position to comment on the kind of allegations that the hon. Gentleman is making. I am not in a position to make any comment…23 May 2023HANSARDMinisterial Code: Investigation of Potential BreachI thank the hon. Gentleman. I am better informed about speed awareness courses, but I am not going to comment on the specifics of this circumstance. The Prime Minister is…23 May 2023HANSARDMinisterial Code: Investigation of Potential BreachI think that is for the Home Secretary— [ Interruption. ] As I said right at the start of my statement, the ministerial code is a matter for the Prime Minister. He is the ultimate…23 May 2023HANSARDMinisterial Code: Investigation of Potential BreachWhether this is a matter for the independent adviser will be a matter for the Prime Minister to determine. He is going to gather that information, and he will then take the…23 May 2023HANSARDMinisterial Code: Investigation of Potential BreachThe hon. and learned Lady knows more than me about this subject, because she has read the full article and I just saw the tweet. I cannot really comment on that. I understand it…23 May 2023HANSARDMinisterial Code: Investigation of Potential BreachThe right hon. Gentleman will be well aware of the contents of the special advisers’ code, which sets out how special advisers should act in these circumstances. I am not in a…23 May 2023HANSARDMinisterial Code: Investigation of Potential BreachThe Prime Minister is now asking for information that is pertinent to this, and he will take decisions on the basis of the information that he receives.23 May 2023