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Proceeding contribution from Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) 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

That is right. The current system—the Green Book, the MPs’ code of conduct—included guidance on financial interests. But we are talking about a new system where there will be a general code in relation to MPs and a code of conduct on financial interests. That is what we are discussing. As to the Speaker laying the code, my understanding is that the wording of this part of the Bill has been discussed with the House authorities to ensure that it is acceptable.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
712 c1129 
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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