4 Accepted

Frequent accusations of Ministerial Code breaches create an undesirable situation

Conclusion
We believe the current situation where the Code sets a high bar for expectations which is regularly subject to accusations of being breached is undesirable. (Conclusion, Paragraph 18)
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the Committee's concerns about the Ministerial Code setting an undesirable high bar for expectations and commits to updating its language.
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government Accepted
8. The Government acknowledges the Committee’s concerns about the Code as currently drafted, and will look to update the language.
Source
Committee Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Inquiry Ministerial Statements and the Ministerial Code
Report 4th Report - Ministerial Statements and the Ministerial Code 09 Jan 2026 HC 1036
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Timeline
Recommendation age 0.6 yr
Report published 09 Jan 2026