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Ministers: Codes of Practice

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 28 April 2025UIN 45007

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Prime Minister must approve updates to guidance referenced within the Ministerial Code.

Answered by Ms Abena Oppong-Asare

The Ministerial Code refers to a range of duties, obligations and guidance. The Code is the Prime Minister’s document and he is responsible for deciding which duties, obligations and guidance it refers to.

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