HC Deb 19 May 2000 vol 350 c288W
Mr. Loughton

To 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. Norman

To 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.