§ Mr. Spearingasked the Prime Minister what instructions she has given and what action she has taken concerning the application and interpretation of the rules governing ministerial conduct, insofar as they relate to Ministers sponsoring Bills covering matters in which they retain a pecuniary interest; and if she will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterMinisters who are Members of this House are bound, just as any other hon. Member is bound, by the rules of the House governing registration and declaration of any personal interest they may have in business which comes before the House; and these rules of course apply also to Ministers in charge of a Bill.