Sentences with phrase «alleged breaches of the ministerial code»

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In addition, he backed the creation of a new independent body to oversee the ministerial code of conduct and investigate alleged breaches - currently, only Tony Blair can order a probe into his ministers» behaviour.

As allegations that Fox had breached the ministerial code mounted — it was alleged that Werritty was improperly using business cards claiming he was an adviser to Fox, and had gained access to high - level meetings — an inquiry was launched by the Ministry of Defence's permanent secretary and by the then cabinet secretary, Gus O'Donnell.