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Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench) on Monday, 7 September 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 September 2026. It was answered by Lord Lemos (Labour) on Friday, 18 September 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Public Sector: Accountability

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to consult Andrew Devine’s family on the content, enforcement, and consistency of the codes of ethical conduct required by the Public Office (Accountability) Bill before publishing statutory guidance or tabling any Government amendments.

Answer

I have recently met members of the Devine family with the noble Lord to discuss these proposals and am grateful to them for their time.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3131
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Accountability Public sector
Legislation
Public Office (Accountability) Bill 2024-26 to 2026-27
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk