§ Mr. LoughtonTo ask the Prime Minister what mechanism exists for Parliament to hold to account Ministers who have breached the Ministerial Code. [120641]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 4 May 2000]: As the Ministerial Code makes clear, Ministers are accountable to Parliament for their decisions and actions. It is for Parliament to determine how it holds Ministers to account.
§ Mr. NormanTo ask the Prime Minister if he will make a statement on his responsibilities for ensuring the compliance of Ministers with the Ministerial Code of Conduct. [121273]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 8 May 2000]: The Ministerial Code itself sets out the responsibilities of individual Ministers and of the Prime Minister.