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HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe broad public inquiry that we have set up—with, of course, consultation with the First Minister of Scotland—will, I hope, look at every aspect of our pandemic response.…27 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateAs part of “The covid-19 response - Spring 2021” publication, the Government committed to exploring whether and how covid-status certification might be used to reopen our economy,…29 Apr 2021HANSARDMinisterial CodeI am grateful to the hon. Lady for raising a number of issues. She raised the whole question of procurement of PPE. It is a well attested fact that less than 0.5% of the PPE…26 Apr 2021HANSARDMinisterial CodeYes.26 Apr 2021HANSARDMinisterial CodeMy hon. Friend makes an important point, and existing trusts are responsible for looking after Dorneywood, Chequers and, I believe, Chevening, where Labour, Liberal Democrat and…26 Apr 2021HANSARDMinisterial CodeThe ministerial code is the responsibility of the Prime Minister of the day. It is customarily updated and issued upon their assuming or returning to office. The code sets out the…26 Apr 2021HANSARDMinisterial CodeLet me deal with this. I was in the meeting that afternoon, with the Prime Minister and other Ministers, as we looked at what was happening with the virus and with the pandemic,…26 Apr 2021HANSARDMinisterial CodeMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. The Government were operating—as all Governments were, to be fair—in difficult circumstances and with a clear demand that we do everything…26 Apr 2021HANSARDMinisterial CodeMy hon. Friend makes a characteristically thoughtful series of points. As a former Chair of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee and as a current leading…26 Apr 2021HANSARDMinisterial CodeI am grateful to the hon. Lady for her questions. As ever, she raises a number of significant issues. On the question of the No. 10 Downing Street refurbishment, it is important…26 Apr 2021HANSARDMinisterial CodeThe person who paid for the renovations in the Downing Street flat was Boris Johnson.26 Apr 2021HANSARDMinisterial CodeMy hon. Friend makes an important point—that we all have a responsibility to learn lessons, learn from the past, do our best to make sure that we collectively maintain high…26 Apr 2021HANSARDMinisterial CodeMy hon. Friend makes a very important point, and the work he has done to increase standards in public life has been applauded across parties and across this House, and, indeed,…26 Apr 2021HANSARDMinisterial CodeMy hon. Friend makes an important point. Governments of all stripes can always do better, but I think it is fair to say that, over generations and across parties, there has been a…26 Apr 2021HANSARDMinisterial CodeThe right hon. Gentleman is always a skilled and gifted rhetorician, but as I pointed out in response to his colleague, the hon. Member for Glasgow Central (Alison Thewliss), if…26 Apr 2021HANSARDMinisterial CodeIt was clear from what the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport said in the wake of the suggestion that there should be a European super…26 Apr 2021HANSARDMinisterial CodeI think we are grateful for that party election broadcast. The most important thing to stress is that, on each of the detailed questions raised quite understandably by the hon.…26 Apr 2021HANSARDMinisterial CodeTotally. As I pointed out earlier in response to the question from, I think, the hon. Member for Aberdeen South (Stephen Flynn), I had been in a meeting in the Cabinet Room with…26 Apr 2021HANSARDMinisterial CodeMy hon. Friend makes a very fair point. It was the case, entirely legitimately and appropriately, that Opposition Members were criticising us for the slow procurement of PPE, and…26 Apr 2021HANSARDMinisterial CodeAs I pointed out earlier, the Prime Minister paid for the renovation of the flat. All donations to the Prime Minister, to any other Member of Parliament, or indeed to political…26 Apr 2021