HC Deb 07 November 2002 vol 392 cc455-6W
David Winnick

To ask the Prime Minister if he will make a statement on the procedures under which he receives reports from civil servants on the performance of junior ministers. [79904]

The Prime Minister

Section 1 of theMinisterial Code sets out the procedures relating to the accountability of Ministers. Civil servants do not provide me with performance reports on junior Ministers although there is provision for issues to be raised with me through the Cabinet Secretary.

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