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Proceeding contribution from Lord Lyell of Markyate (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

Can the Minister assure me that there is nothing in the drafting of the Bill as he understands it that would prevent Sir Christopher Kelly, or indeed the House of Commons in due course, from trying to get away from the fudge of 34 years’ standing if they thought it right to do so?

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
712 c1104 
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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