Thursday 23 Mar 2017 @ 16:25
Committee on Standards in Public Life
Printable version

MPs' outside interests: Committee announces short review

The independent Committee on Standards in Public Life has today announced a short review on the subject of MPs' outside interests.

Lord Bew, Chair of the independent Committee on Standards in Public Life, said:

The Committee met today and discussed the subject of MPs’ outside interests.

We will make a further submission on ‘reasonable limits’ for outside interests to the Commons Committee on Standards’ on-going inquiry into the Code of Conduct for MPs. We will be holding a short review to inform our submission. Given the public interest in these issues, we welcome contributions from all interested parties. The Terms of Reference will be available on our website next week.

It is for the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments, the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards, and the House of Commons Committee on Standards to rule on individual cases.

Notes to Editors

  1. You can follow the Committee on twitter @PublicStandards or e-mail public@public-standards.gov.uk.
  2. The independent Committee on Standards in Public Life advises the Prime Minister on ethical standards across the whole of public life in the UK. It monitors and reports on issues relating to the standards of conduct of all public office holders.
  3. The Committee made a number of recommendations on MPs’ outside interests as part of its inquiry into MPs’ expenses in 2009.
Channel website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/the-committee-on-standards-in-public-life

Share this article

Latest News from
Committee on Standards in Public Life

The Committee on Standards in Public Life publishes new report, 'Leading in Practice'

24/01/2023 11:25:00

The independent Committee on Standards in Public Life has today published 'Leading in Practice', a new report which shares examples and case studies gathered from public and private sector organisations on maintaining ethical organisational practices.

AI and Public Standards – Committee announces review

25/03/2019 15:10:00

The Committee on Standards in Public Life has today announced a review into artificial intelligence and its impact on standards across the public sector.

Intimidation of Parliamentary candidates: evidence sessions

06/09/2017 13:25:00

The Committee is currently gathering evidence and views as part of its review on the intimidation of Parliamentary candidates.

Members of Parliament: outside interests

21/03/2017 09:20:00

The Committee will be discussing the issue of MPs' outside interests at its scheduled monthly meeting this Thursday.

 

Committee welcomes new IPSA rules on employing connected parties

17/03/2017 07:05:00

The Committee welcomes the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority's decision to stop funding for new 'connected parties'.

Committee to hold seminar on referendums in the UK

28/09/2016 09:10:00

On 22 November 2016 CSPL will hold a joint seminar with University College London’s Constitution Unit on the impact of referendums in the UK.

Richard Thomas discusses the current review on Ethics for Regulators

25/05/2016 09:10:00

The Committee is undertaking a review of ‘Ethics for Regulators’ to explore how regulators live up to the 7 principles of public life.

House of Lords 2nd reading of the Trade Union Bill - 11 Jan 2016

12/01/2016 12:20:00

Lord Bew confirms Committee's 2011 report recommendations on party funding should be seen as a balanced package.

international comparisons of public attitudes to standards in public life

25/03/2014 11:20:00
Mobilising excellence in prison operations