Civil Service Code (Hansard, 8 May 2000)

HC Deb 08 May 2000 vol 349 c314W 314W

§ Mr. Lansley
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office when she proposes to give statutory backing to the Civil Service Code. [120025]

§ Marjorie Mowlam
The Government have given a commitment, in principle, to give statutory backing to the Civil Service Code. The Government have a heavy forward legislative programme and will take this legislation forward as and when a suitable opportunity arises.