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HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe have given details of the appointment of Sir Jonathan Montgomery, and a number of other individuals are working on clinical and other matters. It is really important that we…29 Feb 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend raises a very important matter. I will look into it urgently and come back to him as soon as possible.29 Feb 2024HANSARDMinisterial Code: ComplianceThe Prime Minister has been clear that he will lead a Government of “integrity, professionalism and accountability at every level.” He is delivering on that promise. I met Sir…29 Feb 2024HANSARDInfected Blood Inquiry: RecommendationsI explained to the right hon. Lady when I met her on 6 February, and again when I spoke to her on 8 February, the context of Professor Sir Jonathan Montgomery’s appointment. As…29 Feb 2024HANSARDInfected Blood Inquiry: RecommendationsI thank the hon. Gentleman for his question. The appointment of Sir Jonathan Montgomery was compliant with all the processes, similar to those used for the appointment of Sir…29 Feb 2024HANSARDInfected Blood Inquiry: RecommendationsI am trying to ensure a comprehensive response as soon as possible. That is why we have appointed Professor Sir Jonathan Montgomery to head up a team to advise on how to implement…29 Feb 2024HANSARDInfected Blood Inquiry: RecommendationsI am aware of the comments about a TV drama, but I am concerned to ensure that we build on the decision of this place on 4 December with respect to the Victims and Prisoners Bill.…29 Feb 2024HANSARDInfected Blood Inquiry: RecommendationsConversation about this is taking place all the time across Whitehall. That will continue at pace as we move towards the 20 May publication. My determination is to bring forward…29 Feb 2024HANSARDInfected Blood Inquiry: RecommendationsI think the right hon. Gentleman will understand that I cannot pre-announce aspects of the Budget, but his general point about urgency is one that I hear, as I said to him when I…29 Feb 2024HANSARDMinisterial Code: ComplianceThat matter has been discussed. The Committee on Standards in Public Life did not recommend that in 2021, because it would afford significant authority to a body that is outwith…29 Feb 2024HANSARDInfected Blood Inquiry: RecommendationsThe Government recognise the urgency of the issue and are committed to progressing the work as quickly as we can. For that reason, we have appointed an expert group to advise the…29 Feb 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs soon as possible, and when the Government’s position is clear.29 Feb 2024HANSARDInfected Blood Inquiry: RecommendationsThere are 54 working days before the report is published on Monday 20 May. The Government have committed to respond to it within 25 sitting days, but I will do everything I can to…29 Feb 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI met several union leaders a few weeks ago. On 2 October, the Chancellor announced that the civil service would be capped at the levels that were current at that time, which…29 Feb 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI can confirm that is not the case.29 Feb 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI respectfully reject that characterisation. As the hon. Gentleman knows, the Government have spent £400 million of taxpayers’ money since October 2022. The arrangements for the…29 Feb 2024HANSARDInfected Blood InquiryOn 18 December 2023, I updated the House that the Government would appoint a group of clinical, legal and social care experts to advise the Cabinet Office on detailed technical…08 Feb 2024HANSARDCabinet OfficeAs I have said, if the House of Commons has indicated its will by the amendment, that piece of legislation moves to the House of Lords and the Government will respond at that…05 Feb 2024HANSARDCabinet OfficeAs I have said, if the House of Commons has indicated its will by the amendment, that piece of legislation moves to the House of Lords and the Government will respond at that…05 Feb 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn the spring statement in March 2022, the review of public bodies was announced, as the hon. Lady knows. That will give us significant savings. There are 125 arm’s length body…18 Jan 2024