HL Deb 08 November 1995 vol 566 cc213-4WA
Lord Lester of Herne Hill

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to Baroness Blatch's Answer of 30 October 1995 (WA 146), and to Baroness Chalker of Wallasey's Answer of 30 October 1995 (WA 134), whether they will explain the scope and effect of the duty of Ministers and Civil Servants (referred to in the proposed Civil Service Code, and in Questions of Procedure for Ministers) "to comply with the law, including international law and treaty obligations."

Baroness Blatch

The duty to comply with the law, to which the Civil Service Code and "Questions of Procedure for Ministers" refer, is a duty owed by Ministers, civil servants and citizens alike. As regards international law and treaty obligations, I refer to the Answer given by Baroness Chalker of Wallasey to the noble Lord on 9 January 1995.