Leveson Inquiry

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister – in the House of Commons at 12:38 pm on 25 April 2012.

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Photo of Diana R. Johnson Diana R. Johnson Shadow Minister (Home Affairs) 12:38, 25 April 2012

The ministerial code is very clear that the Minister is responsible for the actions of his special adviser. On that basis, was the Secretary of State negligent in not finding out what his special adviser was doing and controlling him? For the fifth time, did the Secretary of State ask for him to be appointed as the point man?