Previous Year Question
What is ‘Party Gate Scandal of United Kingdom’? It is
Relates to illegal funding made to political parties in U.S.A. and U.K.
Relates to flouting of Covid-19 norms by British P.M.'s Office
Relates to labour party flouting the norms of Parliamentary behaviour
Relates to conservative party flouting norms of Democratic behaviour
Correct Answer: B
Detailed Solution
“Partygate” was the name commonly used for the controversy involving gatherings held at 10 Downing Street, the Cabinet Office and other government premises during COVID-19 restrictions in the United Kingdom. An official UK Government investigation examined a number of such gatherings held during 2020–21.
At that time, restrictions relating to gatherings, social distancing and indoor meetings were in force to control the spread of COVID-19. A subsequent official parliamentary inquiry also examined several No. 10 gatherings against the COVID Rules and Guidance then in force.
The controversy became particularly significant because questions arose over compliance with COVID restrictions at government premises involved in issuing and implementing guidance for the public.