Cabinet Office written question – answered at on 16 October 2023.
Lord Roberts of Llandudno
Liberal Democrat
To ask His Majesty's Government whether Ministers may make personal statements that do not reflect Government policy.
Baroness Neville-Rolfe
Minister of State (Cabinet Office)
The Ministerial Code sets out the standards of conduct expected of ministers and how they discharge their duty. Notably:
Section 8.3: Ministers should ensure that their statements are consistent with collective Government policy;
Section 6.5: Ministers are free to make their views about constituency matters known to the responsible Minister by correspondence, leading deputations or by personal interview provided they make clear that they are acting as their constituents’ representative and not as a Minister.
The Ministerial Code can be viewed here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministerial-code
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