HC Deb 08 May 2000 vol 349 c314W
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.