Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 63343

Ministers: Official Gifts

Tabled: 27 June 2025
Answered: 2 July 2025
Named Day

Question

Mr Richard Holden

Conservative — Basildon and Billericay

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether guidance has been provided on how the provisions of the Bribery Act 2010 could potentially apply to the provision of gifts and hospitality to Ministers.

Answer

Ms Abena Oppong-Asare
The Ministerial Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of Ministers, including the overarching duty to comply with the law. The Code sets out guidance on the acceptance of gifts and hospitality, stipulating that Ministers should not accept any ...
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