Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 14 December 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 December 2022. It was answered by Leo Docherty (Conservative) on Monday, 19 December 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
European Parliament Members: Lobbying
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he will ask the President of the European Parliament to launch a full EU-wide investigation into the arrests of former and existing Members of the European Parliament for illegal lobbying activity; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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The Government is aware of the ongoing investigations by Belgian authorities into allegations of corruption relating to existing and former members and staff of the European Parliament. The President of the European Parliament has publicly stated that the European Parliament is cooperating with relevant national law enforcement and judicial authorities in support of their investigations and has committed to "an internal investigation to look at all the facts related to the Parliament."
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 110608
- Session
- 2022-23
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- Subjects
- European Parliament members Lobbying
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