European Commission

Foreign and Commonwealth Office written question – answered at on 20 February 2015.

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To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anelay of St Johns on 29 January (HL4232), whether they exercise any control of, or issue any guidance about, the extent to which United Kingdom members of the European Commission should express their personal opinions; and if so, in what terms.

Photo of Baroness Anelay of St Johns Baroness Anelay of St Johns Minister of State

There is no specific control or guidance regarding the extent to which members of the Commission should express their personal opinions.

The Code of Conduct for European Commissioners makes clear that Commissioners retain the right to express their personal opinions.

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