Boris Johnson has responded to a questionnaire from the Metropolitan Police about Downing Street gatherings during coronavirus restrictions.
A Number 10 spokesperson confirmed to Sky News that the prime minister has returned the document.
Downing Street has previously said Mr Johnson’s responses will not be made public.
The PM had seven days to respond to the questionnaire, which was sent to him last Friday.
Questionnaire has legal status
The document, which has been sent to all those believed to have attended alleged COVID-19 lockdown-busting parties, asks for the recipient’s account and an explanation of their participation in an event.
Scotland Yard has stated the questionnaire has formal legal status and must be answered truthfully.
The force has been contacting more than 50 people believed to have been involved in the 12 events it is investigating as part of Operation Hillman, which was launched in the wake of the findings of a Cabinet Office inquiry into the partygate allegations.
The Met has said those contacted will not necessarily be given a fine.
But a statement earlier this month said: “Nevertheless, if following an investigation, officers believe it is appropriate because the COVID regulations have been breached without a reasonable excuse, a fixed penalty notice will normally be issued.”
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The Association of First Division Civil Servants (FDA), a union which represents civil servants, revealed it had called for officials involved in the investigation to be able to consult notes on the evidence they gave to the Cabinet Office inquiry to help inform their Met Q&A.
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