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Note: readers may find some language offensive in the second paragraph)LONDON (Reuters)-
British Prime Minister Theresa May has ordered an investigation into a report, and one of her ministers asked a female secretary to buy sex toys for him, trying to address a political culture of sexual harassment.
According to The Sunday Post, junior minister of International Trade Mark Garnier asked Minister Caroline Edmunson to buy two sex toys, which he also called her "sugar tits ".
Garnier told the paper that the comment was part of an interesting conversation about a TV show and asking her to buy a toy was "a pleasant climax ".
In his comments to the newspaper, Ed Munson questioned Garnier's memories of the events, including his claim that they were "serious bad luck ".
Earlier, another British newspaper, The Sun, reported Friday on The culture of sexual harassment among members of Congress and their staff.
Garnier did not immediately comment to Reuters through his constituency or parliamentary office.
After the Sun reported that any unwanted sex was "completely unacceptable", a spokeswoman for May said Friday that any minister who acted improperly would face "serious action"
Health Minister Jeremy Hunt said on Sunday that May had asked officials to investigate whether Garnier had violated the code of conduct of the government minister, and that Garnier's role was outside the cabinet around Mei.
"These stories, if they are true, are obviously completely unacceptable," Hunt told BBC television . ".
"The Cabinet Office will investigate whether this particular case is in violation of the minister's code, but as you know, the facts are in dispute.
In a letter sent to the media, may also asked the Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bull, to advise on Sunday on changing the culture there.
"I think it is important that people who work in the House of Commons receive appropriate and fair treatment, as expected in any modern workplace," May said in the letter . ".
She said measures such as the disciplinary process recommended by the standards authority of the independent Parliament and the voluntary code of conduct provided by the Conservative Party to lawmakers were not enough.
"I believe we must build a house --
Extensive mediation services and contractual grievance procedures for all members of Parliament (lawmakers)
Regardless of their party flag, "she said in the letter.
"It is essential that staff and the public have confidence in parliament and address this employment violation at the intersection
The foundation of the party can play an important role in this regard.
"Reports of misconduct in British politics and other industries came after dozens of allegations against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein.
Weinstein denied it.
Have sex with anyone.
On Saturday, British Environment Secretary Michael Gove apologized for comparing an interview with a BBC radio host to walking into Weinstein's bedroom.
After widespread criticism of the analogy, cabinet minister Gove apologized for what he called a "clumsy attempt to humor.
The Sun said on Friday that women working in politics in Westminster had created a WhatsApp instant messaging group to discuss their experiences of harassment and warn others of potential perpetrators.
"When we have responded to reports about Harvey Weinstein over the past few weeks, the Prime Minister is very clear that any unwanted sex is completely unacceptable, this is true in any area of life, including politics, "said Mei's spokesman on Friday.