§ Mr. AingerTo 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. WaldegraveThere 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. AingerTo 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. WaldegraveMinisters are expected to act in such a way as to uphold the highest standards and protect the integrity of public life.