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HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Second sitting)Q Steve, I remember the day you heard the news that there was going to be a proper public inquiry and it was very touching. I am glad that you are here. How do both of you feel…27 Nov 2025HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Second sitting)Q My caveat would be that it is not just the state per se; we have heard that there are any number of private organisations that act appallingly—whistleblowers come forward, and…27 Nov 2025HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Second sitting)Q What impact do you feel the Bill, as drafted, might have on whistleblowers? You mentioned whistleblowers; I have an interest in whistleblowers. Do you feel the Bill has been…27 Nov 2025HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Second sitting)Q You obviously use the services of whistleblowers. Daniel De Simone: Absolutely, and I frequently rely on confidential sources, like police officers, who provide me with…27 Nov 2025HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Second sitting)I suspect my colleague is going to ask you about journalism more generally—surprise, surprise.27 Nov 2025HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Second sitting)On a point of order, Mr Dowd. Is it possible that we can ask witnesses who might have something to add if they can write to you as Chair?27 Nov 2025HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Second sitting)Q We have had the Nolan principles of public life since 1995. If I were to pick out four of those seven principles, it would be: integrity, openness, honesty and accountability.…27 Nov 2025HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Second sitting)I know. I salute your courage. Thank you both for saying what you did. On whistleblowing, what do you feel there might be in the way of protections within this scenario? What…27 Nov 2025HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Second sitting)Q I wish to make a declaration: I am a vice-chair and director of WhistleblowersUK. That is a not-for-profit organisation and I receive no financial recompense for anything that I…27 Nov 2025HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (First sitting)Q Can I just say how sorry I feel for you? It sounds dreadful and I am sorry. The question I should ask you is, “How confident are you that this will change the culture in public…27 Nov 2025HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (First sitting)Q What do you feel are the potential risks and benefits of requiring permission from the Director of Public Prosecutions to prosecute? Tom Guest: Let me explain how the DPP’s…27 Nov 2025HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (First sitting)Q The duty of candour binds those who are in a direct contractual relationship with the public authority. I am interested in knowing how far down the line it would go to…27 Nov 2025HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (First sitting)I wish to declare that I am a director and vice-chair of WhistleblowersUK, which is a non-profit organisation.27 Nov 2025HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (First sitting)Q The Bill clearly has its duty of candour and assistance. You have already made comments about focusing on the chief executive or the senior leader in any organisation. Can I…27 Nov 2025HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Second sitting)Q Who investigates those allegations? Chief Constable Guildford: That often depends on who makes the allegation and whether it is criminal or conduct related. If it is a criminal…27 Nov 2025HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Second sitting)Q I declared earlier that I have an interest in whistleblowing, and I wondered if I could ask you a question in relation to that. Those who are alive and well who whistleblow…27 Nov 2025HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Second sitting)Thank you. I invite you to pass your comments to the Chair in writing at some point, if that is possible, because I do not have time to ask you about that in detail now, but I am…27 Nov 2025HANSARD 1994 RAF Chinook CrashWill the Minister give way?26 Nov 2025HANSARD 1994 RAF Chinook CrashExactly as has just been said, I asked earlier whether, and when, that practice had been changed. I would very much like to know the date on which that decision was made, the…26 Nov 2025HANSARD 1994 RAF Chinook CrashWhen the Minister replies, I wonder whether she might answer this question, with which I am sure my hon. Friend will agree. When did the MOD stop allowing so many critical…26 Nov 2025