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Proceeding contribution from Lord Mackay of Clashfern (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 14 July 2009. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Parliamentary Standards Bill.

Parliamentary Standards Bill

I want to ask about the relative position of the code of conduct and the financial rules. I understand—although I am subject to correction—that the commissioner is concerned only with the financial rules, not with the code of conduct. The code of conduct is dealt with by the existing parliamentary commissioner. Amendment 43A refers in new subsection (5A) to, ""a requirement included in the code by virtue of section 5(7)"." It is not included in the code; it is included in the rules, so some confusion is apt to arise if those are not kept distinct.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
712 c1085 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disciplinary proceedings Disclosure of information Codes of practice Appeals Conduct Allowances Advocacy British constitution Committee on Standards in Public Life Employment Housing Finance Families Human rights House of Commons Judiciary Freedom of expression Pay Powers Membership Public appointments Members Members' interests Privy Council Parliament Parliamentary privilege Standards Regulation Repayments Committee on Standards and Privileges Senior Salaries Review Body Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority Commissioner for Parliamentary Investigations Sunset clauses
Legislation
Parliamentary Standards Bill 2008-09
Link
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