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Recommendation 3

1st Report - COVID-19 and Parliament Published 13 May 2021 Paragraph 45

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Recommendation (the committee's words)
While it is important for the Government to keep the public informed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government must adhere to the Ministerial Code and prioritise Parliament when making significant policy announcements, on the pandemic and more generally. Only then can Parliament’s centrality in holding the Government to account be respected. All concerned, including those responsible in Parliament, must continue to take steps to uphold this important principle.

From: Constitution Committee, 1st Report - COVID-19 and Parliament, paragraph 45, 13 May 2021

Government response

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