HC Deb 27 June 1994 vol 245 c445W
Mr. Ainger

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what rules govern the acquiring of information by Ministers or Whips on issues outside their responsibility and not connected with constituency issues.

Mr. Waldegrave

There are no formal rules on this matter beyond the obligation of all Ministers to preserve the privacy of Cabinet business and protect the security of Government documents.

Mr. Ainger

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what rules govern the passing of information with a commercial value gained by Ministers or Whips on to relatives.

Mr. Waldegrave

Ministers are expected to act in such a way as to uphold the highest standards and protect the integrity of public life.

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