DISCLAIMER: The questionnaire below was obtained by West England Bylines from a single unnamed source. We are currently in the process of verifying the authenticity of the document and seeking corroboration. However, we did not want to delay publication of this important document, while our investigation continues. In the meantime, we will leave you to be the judges of its veracity, writes Bremain Chair Sue Wilson MBE for West England Bylines.
MET POLICE PARTYGATE QUESTIONNAIRE
(only for use by Downing Street staff/residents)
CONFIDENTIAL
As an employee/resident of Downing Street, you are required to complete a questionnaire regarding your attendance at any/all social events that took place on the premises during Covid lockdown.
You will need to complete one questionnaire for every party, gathering or work event, including those taking place in the Downing Street gardens. Further copies of this questionnaire are available on request, if the 10 copies supplied are insufficient.
All the questions are multiple choice – please select one answer per question, except where specified “tick all that apply”.
You have seven days to respond. Failure to answer the questions truthfully could result in a more in-depth questionnaire, a Police interrogation, a severe telling off and/or a fixed penalty fine.
Date of party/gathering/work event ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
1. Were you at a party in No. 10 Downing Street during lockdown?
- There were no parties
- All the rules were followed
- I thought it was a work event
- Ask Sue Gray
2. Were you aware of the lockdown rules at the time?
- Yes, and I didn’t break any
- No, and I didn’t break any
- Yes, but they don’t apply to me
- What rules?
3. When did you first hear about the party?
- I received an invitation 1-7 days in advance
- I received an invitation at least 8 days in advance
- I was told about it on the day of the event
- Nobody told me there was a party, I just followed the sound of the karaoke
4. While at the party/work meeting in Downing Street, did you maintain social distancing?
- I kept well away from the general public
- I followed my colleague’s lead (keep members of the opposite sex within arms’ length)
- Apart from when I was slow dancing/snogging my colleague, yes
- Social distancing is a contradiction in terms and I refuse to comply
5 .If lockdown rules don’t apply in this instance, why don’t they? (Tick all that apply)
- Best economic growth in the G7
- World-beating vaccine roll-out
- Because Carrie says so
- What lockdown?
6. Did you consume alcohol on the Downing Street premises?
- Of course, just like every Friday
- Don’t remember
- Only the required amount
- Yes, but only under duress
7. Did you consume drugs on the Downing Street premises?
- Of course, just like every Friday
- Don’t remember
- Only the required amount
- Yes, but only under duress
8. Did you purchase or supply any items for the party? (Tick all that apply)
- Alcohol
- Food and/or fags
- Balloons, decorations, banners, party favours
- Condoms
9- Did you interact with the Police security detail? (Tick all that apply)
- On entering/leaving the premises
- My person/belongings were searched
- Assistance was provided when required (e.g. wardrobe malfunction, needing a bucket)
- What security detail? I thought they were the entertainment!
If you are in possession of any photographs/videos of the proceedings, please email them directly to the Met Police Partygate Investigations Team. They will not be used publicly without your express permission, though may be shared amongst colleagues in Met locker rooms. Please tag any officers/colleagues whose names (or nicknames) you know.
NB. You need not include any images taken using the Downing St photocopier.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire. If we are satisfied with your answers, you will not hear from us again in this regard. If we are not satisfied, your next interview will be conducted face-to-face, either at your place of work or on Police premises.
We apologise in advance for any delays caused by the resignation and replacement of our leader. We are sure you will appreciate the position this puts us in, considering you may well find yourself without a leader/out of a job yourself very soon.
I hereby testify that I was not coerced or coached on the completion of this questionnaire. To the best of my knowledge, the answers I have provided are truthful and complete. And I’m very, very sorry.
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