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Tuesday 9 December 2008
Members present:
Sir George Young, in the Chair
Mr Kevin Barron
Mr David Curry
Mr Andrew Dismore
Nick Harvey
Mr Elfyn Llwyd | | Mr Chris Mullin
The Hon Nicholas Soames
Mr Paddy Tipping
Dr Alan Whitehead |
Ordered, That, pursuant to Standing Order No. 150, the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards do attend the meeting.—(The Chairman.)
The Commissioner attended accordingly.
1. Oral report by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards
The Committee considered this matter.
2. Matter relating to privilege
The Committee considered this matter.
3. Section 59 of the Electoral Administration Act 2006 (commencement)
The Committee considered this matter.
[Adjourned till Tuesday 20 January 2009 at 9.45 am
Tuesday 20 January 2009
Members present:
Sir George Young, in the Chair
Mr Kevin Barron
Mr David Curry
Mr Andrew Dismore
Nick Harvey
Mr Elfyn Llwyd | | Mr Chris Mullin
The Hon Nicholas Soames
Mr Paddy Tipping
Dr Alan Whitehead |
Ordered, That, pursuant to Standing Order No. 150, the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards do attend the meeting.—(The Chairman.)
The Commissioner attended accordingly.
1. Oral report by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards
The Committee considered this matter.
2. Memorandum submitted by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards on Mr Jack Straw
The Committee considered this matter.
3. Mr Jack Straw
Draft Report (Mr Jack Straw) proposed by the Chairman, brought up and read.
Ordered, That the Chairman's draft Report be read a second time, paragraph by paragraph.
Paragraphs 1 to 6 read and agreed to.
Paragraphs 7 and 8 read, amended and agreed to.
A Paper was appended to the Report.
Resolved, That the Report, as amended, be the First Report of the Committee to the House.
Ordered, That the Chairman make the Report to the House.
4. Memorandum submitted by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards on Mr Peter Hain
The Committee considered this matter.
5. Mr Peter Hain
Mr Elfyn Llwyd withdrew.
Draft Report (Mr Peter Hain), proposed by the Chairman, brought up and read.
Ordered, That the Chairman's draft Report be read a second time, paragraph by paragraph.
Paragraphs 1 and 2 read, amended and agreed to.
Paragraphs 3 to 9 read and agreed to.
Paragraphs 10 and 11 read, amended and agreed to.
A Paper was appended to the Report.
Resolved, That the Report, as amended, be the Second Report of the Committee to the House.
Ordered, That the Chairman make the Report to the House.
6. Memorandum submitted by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards on Mr Derek Conway
The Committee considered this matter.
7. Section 59 of the Electoral Administration Act 2006 (commencement) and revised Guide to the Rules
The Committee considered this matter.
[Adjourned till Tuesday 27 January 2009 at 9.45 am
Tuesday 27 January 2009
Members present:
Sir George Young, in the Chair
Mr Kevin Barron
Mr David Curry
Nick Harvey
Mr Elfyn Llwyd | | Mr Chris Mullin
The Hon Nicholas Soames
Mr Paddy Tipping
Dr Alan Whitehead |
Ordered, That, pursuant to Standing Order No. 150, the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards do attend the meeting.—(The Chairman.)
The Commissioner attended accordingly.
1. Oral report by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards
The Committee considered this matter.
2. Mr Derek Conway
Draft Report (Mr Derek Conway), proposed by the Chairman, brought up and read.
Ordered, That the Chairman's draft Report be read a second time, paragraph by paragraph.
Paragraphs 1 and 2 read and agreed to.
Paragraph 3 read, amended and agreed to.
Paragraphs 4 to 15 read and agreed to.
Paragraph 16 read, amended and agreed to.
Paragraphs 17 to 19 read and agreed to.
Paragraph 20 read, amended and agreed to.
Paragraph 21 read and agreed to.
Paragraph 22 read, amended and agreed to.
Annex read, amended and agreed to.
Two Papers were appended to the Report.
Resolved, That the Report, as amended, be the Third Report of the Committee to the House.
Ordered, That the Chairman make the Report to the House.
3. Dual Reporting and Revised Guide to the Rules
Draft Report (Dual Reporting and Revised Guide to the Rules), proposed by the Chairman, brought up and read.
Ordered, That the Chairman's draft Report be read a second time, paragraph by paragraph.
Paragraphs 1 to 10 read and agreed to.
Paragraph 11 read, amended and agreed to.
Paragraphs 12 to 35 read and agreed to.
Paragraph 36 read, amended and agreed to.
Annex agreed to.
Resolved, That the Report, as amended, be the Fourth Report of the Committee to the House.
Ordered, That the Chairman make the Report to the House.
4. MEC Report on Members' Allowances
The Committee considered this matter.
[Adjourned till Tuesday 24 February 2009 at 9.45 am
Tuesday 24 February 2009
Members present:
Sir George Young, in the Chair
Mr Kevin Barron
Mr Andrew Dismore
Nick Harvey
Mr Elfyn Llwyd | | Mr Chris Mullin
The Hon Nicholas Soames
Mr Paddy Tipping
Dr Alan Whitehead |
Ordered, That, pursuant to Standing Order No. 150, the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards do attend the meeting.—(The Chairman.)
The Commissioner attended accordingly.
1. Oral report by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards
The Committee considered this matter.
2. Memorandum from the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards on Mr Gordon Brown
The Committee considered this matter.
3. Mr Gordon Brown
Draft Report (Mr Gordon Brown), proposed by the Chairman, brought up and read.
Ordered, That the Chairman's draft Report be read a second time, paragraph by paragraph.
Paragraphs 1 to 7 read and agreed to.
Paragraph 8 read, amended, divided and agreed to (now paragraphs 8 and 9).
Paragraph 9 read, amended and agreed to (now paragraph 10).
Paragraph 10 read and postponed.
Paragraph 11 read and agreed to.
Postponed paragraph 10 again read, and agreed to (now paragraph 12).
Paragraph 12 read and agreed to (now paragraph 13).
Paragraph 13 read, amended and agreed to (now paragraph 14).
A Paper was appended to the Report.
Resolved, That the Report, as amended, be the Fifth Report of the Committee to the House.
Ordered, That the Chairman make the Report to the House.
4. Memorandum submitted by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards on Mrs Caroline Spelman
The Committee considered this matter.
[Adjourned till Tuesday 3 March at 9.45 am
Tuesday 3 March 2009
Members present:
Sir George Young, in the Chair
Mr Kevin Barron
Mr David Curry
Mr Andrew Dismore
Nick Harvey
Mr Elfyn Llwyd | | Mr Chris Mullin
The Hon Nicholas Soames
Mr Paddy Tipping
Dr Alan Whitehead |
Ordered, That, pursuant to Standing Order No. 150, the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards do attend the meeting.—(The Chairman.)
The Commissioner attended accordingly.
1. Oral report by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards
The Committee considered this matter.
2. Mrs Caroline Spelman
Draft Report (Mrs Caroline Spelman), proposed by the Chairman, brought up and read.
Ordered, That the Chairman's draft Report be read a second time, paragraph by paragraph.
Paragraphs 1 to 9 read and agreed to.
Paragraph 10 read, amended and agreed to.
Paragraphs 11 to 17 read and agreed to.
Paragraphs 18 and 19 read, amended and agreed to.
Paragraphs 20 and 21 read and agreed to.
Paragraph 22 read, amended and agreed to.
Paragraphs 23 and 24 read and agreed to.
Paragraphs 25 to 27 read, amended and agreed to.
Several Papers were appended to the Report.
Resolved, That the Report, as amended, be the Sixth Report of the Committee to the House.
Ordered, That the Chairman make the Report to the House.
3. Committee on Members' Allowances
The Committee considered this matter.
[Adjourned till Tuesday 17 March at 9.45 am
Tuesday 17 March 2009
Members present:
Sir George Young, in the Chair
Mr Kevin Barron
Mr Andrew Dismore
Nick Harvey | | Mr Chris Mullin
The Hon Nicholas Soames |
Ordered, That, pursuant to Standing Order No. 150, the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards do attend the meeting.—(The Chairman.)
The Commissioner attended accordingly.
1. Oral report by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards
The Committee considered this matter.
2. Confidentiality of Committee proceedings
The Committee considered this matter.
3. Unauthorised Disclosure of Heads of Report from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee
The Committee considered this matter.
[Adjourned till Tuesday 24 March at 9.45 am
Tuesday 24 March 2009
Members present:
Sir George Young, in the Chair
Mr Kevin Barron
Mr Andrew Dismore
Nick Harvey
Mr Greg Knight | | Mr Elfyn Llywd
Mr Chris Mullin
The Hon Nicholas Soames
Dr Alan Whitehead |
1. Unauthorised Disclosure of Heads of Report from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee
The Committee further considered this matter.
Mr Tom Smith, Parliamentary Researcher to Mr Adrian Sanders MP, gave oral evidence.
The witness withdrew.
Mr Adrian Sanders MP gave oral evidence.
The witness withdrew.
[Adjourned till Tuesday 31 March at 9.30 am
Tuesday 31 March 2009
Members present:
Sir George Young, in the Chair
Mr Andrew Dismore
Mr Greg Knight
The Hon Nicholas Soames | | Mr Paddy Tipping
Dr Alan Whitehead |
Ordered, That, pursuant to Standing Order No. 150, the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards do attend the meeting.—(The Chairman.)
The Commissioner attended accordingly.
1. Oral report by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards
The Committee considered this matter.
2. Draft Memorandum of Understanding between the Parliamentary Commissioner and the Electoral Commission
The Committee considered this matter.
3. Unauthorised Disclosure of Heads of Report from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee
The Committee further considered this matter.
[Adjourned till Tuesday 28 April at 9.30 am
Tuesday 28 April 2009
Members present:
Sir George Young, in the Chair
Mr Kevin Barron
Mr Andrew Dismore
Nick Harvey
Mr Greg Knight | | Mr Chris Mullin
The Hon Nicholas Soames
Mr Paddy Tipping
Dr Alan Whitehead |
Ordered, That, pursuant to Standing Order No. 150, the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards do attend the meeting.—(The Chairman.)
The Commissioner attended accordingly.
1. Oral report by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards
The Committee considered this matter.
2. Implications for the standards and registration regimes of the Government's proposals on Parliamentary allowances and Members' interests
The Committee considered this matter.
3. Review of the Code of Conduct
The Committee considered this matter.
4. Unauthorised Disclosure of Heads of Report from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee
The Committee further considered this matter.
[Adjourned till Tuesday 12 May at 9.30 am
Tuesday 12 May 2009
Members present:
Sir George Young, in the Chair
Mr Kevin Barron
Mr Andrew Dismore
Nick Harvey | | Mr Elfyn Llywd
Mr Chris Mullin
Mr Paddy Tipping |
Ordered, That, pursuant to Standing Order No. 150, the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards do attend the meeting.—(The Chairman.)
The Commissioner attended accordingly.
1. Oral report by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards
The Committee considered this matter.
2. Inquiry by the Committee on Standards in Public Life into Members' Allowances
The Committee considered this matter.
3. Revised Guide to the Rules
The Committee considered this matter.
4. Registration of All-Party Groups (APGs)
The Committee considered this matter.
5. Unauthorised Disclosure of Heads of Report from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee
The Committee further considered this matter.
[Adjourned till Tuesday 19 May at 9.30 am
Tuesday 19 May 2009
Members present:
Sir George Young, in the Chair
Mr Kevin Barron
Mr Andrew Dismore
Mr Greg Knight
Mr Elfyn Llywd | | Mr Chris Mullin
The Hon Nicholas Soames
Mr Paddy Tipping
Dr Alan Whitehead |
Ordered, That, pursuant to Standing Order No. 150, the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards do attend the meeting.—(The Chairman.)
The Commissioner attended accordingly.
1. Requests by Members to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards for investigations
Ordered, That the Commissioner have leave, if he think fit, to investigate, at Mr Elliot Morley's request, allegations relating to Mr Morley's claims against his Additional Costs Allowance.—(The Chairman.)
Ordered, That the Commissioner have leave, if he think fit, to investigate, at Mr David Chaytor's request, allegations relating to Mr Morley's claims against his Additional Costs Allowance.—(The Chairman.)
2. Unauthorised Disclosure of Heads of Report from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee
The Committee further considered this matter.
Mr Stephen Lotinga, Liberal Democrats Whips' Office, House of Commons, gave oral evidence
The witness withdrew.
Mr Don Foster MP gave evidence
The witness withdrew.
Mr Tom Smith, Parliamentary Researcher to Mr Adrian Sanders MP, gave further oral evidence.
The witness withdrew.
Mr Adrian Sanders MP gave further oral evidence.
The witness withdrew.
[Adjourned till Tuesday 19 May at 6 pm
Tuesday 19 May 2009
EVENING SITTING
Members present:
Sir George Young, in the Chair
Mr Kevin Barron
Mr Nick Harvey
Mr Greg Knight
Mr Elfyn Llywd | | Mr Chris Mullin
The Hon Nicholas Soames
Dr Alan Whitehead |
1. Unauthorised Disclosure of Heads of Report from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee
Draft Report (Unauthorised Disclosure of Heads of Report from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee), proposed by the Chairman, brought up and read.
Ordered, That the Chairman's draft Report be read a second time, paragraph by paragraph.
Paragraphs 1–88 read, amended and agreed to.
Resolved, That the Report, as amended, be the Seventh Report of the Committee to the House.
Ordered, That the Chairman make the Report to the House.
[Adjourned till Tuesday 2 June at 9.30 am
Tuesday 2 June 2009
Members present:
Sir George Young, in the Chair
Mr Kevin Barron
Mr Andrew Dismore
Mr Nick Harvey | | Mr Elfyn Llywd
Mr Chris Mullin
Dr Alan Whitehead |
Ordered, That, pursuant to Standing Order No. 150, the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards do attend the meeting.—(The Chairman.)
The Commissioner attended accordingly.
1. Oral report by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards
The Committee considered this matter.
2. Request by Mrs Margaret Moran to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards for an investigation
Ordered, That the Commissioner have leave, if he think fit, to investigate, at Mrs Moran's request, allegations relating to her claims against her Additional Costs Allowance.—(The Chairman.)
3. Request by Members to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards for an investigation
Ordered, That the Commissioner have leave, if he think fit, to investigate, at their request, allegations relating to payments made to Members with homes in Dolphin Square.
4. Evidence to the Committee on Standards in Public Life
The Committee considered this matter.
5. Revised Guide to the Rules relating to the Conduct of Members
The Committee considered this matter.
[Adjourned till Tuesday 16 June at 9.30 am
Tuesday 16 June 2009
Members present:
Sir George Young, in the Chair
Mr Kevin Barron
Mr Nick Harvey
Mr Greg Knight
Mr Elfyn Llwyd | | Mr Chris Mullin
Hon Mr Nicholas Soames
Mr Paddy Tipping
Dr Alan Whitehead |
Ordered, That, pursuant to Standing Order No. 150, the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards do attend the meeting.—(The Chairman.)
The Commissioner attended accordingly.
1. Oral report by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards
The Committee considered this matter.
2. Annual Report for 2008–09 of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards
The Committee considered this matter.
3. Proposal for a Parliamentary Standards Authority
The Committee considered this matter.
4. The Code of Conduct together with the Guide to the Rules relating to the conduct of Members
Ordered, That the Code of Conduct together with the Guide to the Rules relating to the conduct of Members be published.
[Adjourned till Tuesday 30 June at 9.30 am
Tuesday 30 June 2009
Members present:
Sir George Young, in the Chair
Mr Kevin Barron
Mr Andrew Dismore
Mr Elfyn Llwyd | | Mr Chris Mullin
Hon Mr Nicholas Soames
Dr Alan Whitehead |
Ordered, That, pursuant to Standing Order No. 150, the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards do attend the meeting.—(The Chairman.)
The Commissioner attended accordingly.
1. Oral report by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards
The Committee considered this matter.
2. Complaint against Mr George Osborne
Ordered, That the Commissioner have leave to investigate matters going back more than seven years in relation to a complaint against Mr George Osborne.—(The Chairman.)
3. Guidance for Members on the Rules relating to the Code of Conduct
The Committee considered this matter.
4. The Parliamentary Standards Bill
The Committee considered this matter.
5. The Committee on Standards in Public Life inquiry into MPs' expenses
The Committee further considered this matter.
[Adjourned till Tuesday 16 July at 9.30 am
Tuesday 14 July 2009
Members present:
Sir George Young, in the Chair
Mr Kevin Barron
Mr Andrew Dismore
Nick Harvey
Mr Greg Knight | | Mr Chris Mullin
Hon Mr Nicholas Soames
Dr Alan Whitehead |
Ordered, That, pursuant to Standing Order No. 150, the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards do attend the meeting.—(The Chairman.)
The Commissioner attended accordingly.
1. Oral report by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards
The Committee considered this matter.
2. Request to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards by Mr Alan Duncan for an investigation
Ordered, That the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards have leave, if he think fit, to investigate, at Mr Duncan's request, allegations relating to his claims against his Additional Costs Allowance, including matters going back more than seven years.—(The Chairman.)
3. Rules relating to Members' Financial Interests
The Committee considered this matter.
4. Parliamentary Standards Bill
The Committee further considered this matter.
5. All-Party Groups
Draft Report (All-Party Groups), proposed by the Chairman, brought up and read.
Ordered, That the Chairman's draft Report be read a second time, paragraph by paragraph.
Paragraphs 1 to 19 read and agreed to.
Paragraph 20 read, amended and agreed to.
Paragraphs 21 to 32 read and agreed to.
Paragraph 33 read, amended and agreed to.
Paragraphs 34 to 43 read and agreed to.
Resolved, That the Report, as amended, be the Eighth Report of the Committee to the House.
Ordered, That the Chairman make the Report to the House.
[Adjourned till Tuesday 22 September at 10.30 am
Tuesday 22 September 2009
MORNING SITTING
Members present:
Mr Kevin Barron
Mr Andrew Dismore
Mr Greg Knight | | Mr Chris Mullin
Mr Paddy Tipping
Dr Alan Whitehead |
In the absence of the Chairman, Mr Kevin Barron was called to the Chair.
Ordered, That, pursuant to Standing Order No. 150, the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards do attend the meeting.—(Mr Barron.)
The Commissioner attended accordingly.
1. Oral report by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards
The Committee considered this matter.
2. Memorandum submitted by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards on Jacqui Smith
The Committee considered this matter.
[Adjourned till Tuesday 22 September at 3.30pm
Tuesday 22 September 2009
AFTERNOON SITTING
Members present:
Mr Kevin Barron
Mr Andrew Dismore
Mr Greg Knight | | Mr Chris Mullin
Mr Paddy Tipping
Dr Alan Whitehead |
In the absence of the Chairman, Mr Kevin Barron was called to the Chair.
1. Jacqui Smith
Draft Report (Jacqui Smith), proposed by Mr Barron, brought up and read.
Ordered, That the draft Report be read a second time, paragraph by paragraph.
Paragraphs 1 to 9 read and agreed to.
Paragraph 10 read, amended and agreed to.
Paragraphs 11 to 19 read and agreed to.
Paragraph 20 read, amended and agreed to.
Paragraph 21 read and agreed to.
Paragraphs 22 and 23 read, amended and agreed to.
Paragraph 24 read and agreed to.
Paragraph 25 read, amended and agreed to.
Paragraph 26 read and agreed to.
Paragraph 27 read, amended and agreed to.
Paragraphs 28 to 30 read and agreed to.
Paragraph 31 read, amended and agreed to.
Paragraph 32 read and agreed to.
Paragraphs 33 to 36 read, amended and agreed to.
Paragraphs 37 to 45 read and agreed to.
Two Papers were appended to the Report.
Resolved, That the Report, as amended, be the Ninth Report of the Committee to the House.
Ordered, That Mr Barron make the Report to the House.
[Adjourned till Tuesday 20 October at 3.00 pm
Tuesday 20 October 2009
Members present:
Mr Kevin Barron
Mr David Curry
Mr Andrew Dismore
Nick Harvey
Mr Greg Knight | | Mr Elfyn Llwyd
Mr Chris Mullin
Hon Mr Nicholas Soames
Mr Paddy Tipping
Dr Alan Whitehead |
Mr David Curry was called to the chair.
Ordered, That, pursuant to Standing Order No. 150, the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards do attend the meeting.—(The Chairman.)
The Commissioner attended accordingly.
1. Oral report by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards
The Committee considered this matter.
2. Investigation by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards into allegations concerning Mrs Margaret Moran
The Committee considered this matter.
3. Request by Mr David Wilshire to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards for an investigation
Ordered, That, the Commissioner have leave, if he think fit, to investigate, at Mr Wilshire's request, allegations relating to claims for office expenses.
4. Memorandum submitted by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards on Mr Tony McNulty
The Committee considered this matter.
[Adjourned till Tuesday 27 October at 9.30 am
Tuesday 27 October 2009
Members present:
Mr David Curry, in the Chair
Mr Andrew Dismore
Nick Harvey
Mr Elfyn Llwyd
Mr Greg Knight | | Mr Chris Mullin
Mr Paddy Tipping
Dr Alan Whitehead |
Ordered, That, pursuant to Standing Order No. 150, the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards do attend the meeting.—(The Chairman.)
The Commissioner attended accordingly.
1. Mr Tony McNulty
Draft Report (Mr Tony McNulty), proposed by the Chairman, brought up and read.
Ordered, That the Chairman's draft Report be read a second time, paragraph by paragraph.
Paragraphs 1 to 19 read and agreed to.
Paragraph 20 read, amended and agreed to.
Paragraphs 21 and 22 read and agreed to.
Paragraph 23 read, amended and agreed to.
Paragraphs 24 to 27 read and agreed to.
A paragraph—(Mr Dismore)—brought up, read the first and second time, amended and inserted (now paragraph 28).
Paragraphs 28 to 30 (now paragraphs 29 to 31) read, amended and agreed to.
Several Papers were appended to the Report.
Resolved, That the Report, as amended, be the Tenth Report of the Committee to the House.
Ordered, That the Chairman make the Report to the House.
[Adjourned till Tuesday 3 November at 9.30 am
Tuesday 3 November 2009
Members present:
Mr David Curry, in the Chair
Mr Kevin Barron
Mr Andrew Dismore
Nick Harvey
Mr Elfyn Llwyd | | Mr Chris Mullin
Hon Mr Nicholas Soames
Mr Paddy Tipping
Dr Alan Whitehead |
Ordered, That, pursuant to Standing Order No. 150, the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards do attend the meeting.—(The Chairman.)
The Commissioner attended accordingly.
1. Unauthorised disclosure of the Committee's private deliberations
Ordered, That the Chairman inquire into the unauthorised disclosure of the deliberations of the Committee on 27 October 2009.—(The Chairman.)
2. Oral report by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards
The Committee considered this matter.
3. Memorandum from the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards on Mr Alan Duncan
The Committee considered this matter.
4. Mr Alan Duncan
Draft Report (Mr Alan Duncan), proposed by the Chairman, brought up and read.
Ordered, That the Chairman's draft Report be read a second time, paragraph by paragraph.
Paragraph 1 read, amended and agreed to.
Paragraphs 2 and 3 read and agreed to.
Paragraph 4 read, amended and agreed to.
Paragraphs 5 to 11 read and agreed to.
A Paper was appended to the Report.
Resolved, That the Report, as amended, be the Eleventh Report of the Committee to the House.
Ordered, That the Chairman make the Report to the House.
[Adjourned till Tuesday 10 November at 9.30 am
Tuesday 10 November 2009
Members present:
Mr David Curry, in the Chair
Mr Kevin Barron
Mr Andrew Dismore
Nick Harvey
Mr Greg Knight | | Mr Elfyn Llwyd
Mr Chris Mullin
Hon Mr Nicholas Soames
Dr Alan Whitehead |
Ordered, That, pursuant to Standing Order No. 150, the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards do attend the meeting.—(The Chairman.)
The Commissioner attended accordingly.
1. Inquiry into unauthorised disclosure of the Committee's private deliberations
The Committee considered this matter.
2. Matters arising from the Twelfth Report of the Committee on Standards in Public Life
The Committee considered this matter.
[Adjourned till Tuesday 24 November at 9.30 am
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