Sentences with phrase «in breach 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.

«PASC has previously made clear that the prime minister's adviser on ministerial interests should not have to depend on a referral from the prime minister in order to determine whether or not there has been a breach of the ministerial code,» he said.

Sir Alistair Graham, former chairman of the committee on standards in public life, said the meeting appeared to be a breach of the ministerial code.

Mr Miliband cited three breaches of the ministerial code by Mr Hunt when his office engaged in communications with News Corp during its bid for BSkyB.

But for lying about the presence of porn on a parliamentary computer in his office — a breach of the ministerial code.