Supports the motion and suggests that it would save time if the House agreed to put existing conventions into Standing Orders.

As Chair of the Procedure Committee, supports the amendments and believes they should be passed quickly.

The hon. Member thanked the Leader of the House for tabling motions and acknowledged the work done by the Standards Committee, expressing disappointment that not all recommendations were included in the motion. She supported Sir Ernest Ryder's proposal for a right of appeal to an independent body with judicial expertise. Thangam Debbonaire expressed concern over the Prime Minister's approach to standards and ethics, urging her to appoint an independent ethics advisor urgently. The hon. Member called for urgent action to address issues raised by the Standards Committee and requested clarity from the Government on their plans to implement all recommendations.

The hon. Member agreed with Thangam Debbonaire's points and supported amendments tabled by herself regarding the appeals process, emphasising that they needed to be put into writing due to the current situation.

Argues that current conventions are not sufficient to prevent Members from voting on their own sanctions, proposing amendments to make it a rule. Highlights the need for due process and transparency in dealing with serious breaches of the code of conduct.

Chris Bryant highlights the complexity of regulations Members face, including their own party rules, ICGS rules, code of conduct, Electoral Commission standards, and legal requirements. He calls for a fair system that provides natural justice and allows complainants and accused Members to present their cases fully. He suggests formalizing an appeal process through the Independent Expert Panel (IEP), noting this could be stricter but more akin to tribunal systems. Bryant also discusses publishing reports with embargoed copies, immediate appeals to IEP, and motions put forth without debate or amendment if upheld by IEP. He advocates for banning paid parliamentary advice, clarifying rules on second jobs, and improving ministerial interest registration transparency.

Andy Carter expresses gratitude to the lay members of the Committee, acknowledging their unique role in enhancing the committee's effectiveness by providing public perspectives alongside parliamentary views. He emphasises the value of having both parliamentarians and lay members contributing equally.

I support the Government's motions to implement recommendations from the Committee on Standards for a single code of procedure and a formal appeal system, which will introduce an additional step in the process of investigating and adjudicating on breaches of the code. I also welcome the proposals to strengthen standards in this House and provide training and awareness among hon. Members regarding proposed changes.

I thank the Committee on Standards for their work and support bringing forward motions to implement recommendations on appeals and a new procedural protocol. I emphasise the need for consistency in our procedures and address issues such as ministerial declarations, security, wellbeing of Members and Ministers, safeguarding, and behavioural issues that are not solely owned by the House but also involve political parties and the Government.

I suggest hon. Members look at how the Scottish Parliament handles transparency in declarations of interests, as everything is out in the open with no questions asked on behalf of donors.

I emphasise the need for getting the rest of the Committee on Standards' changes to the code of conduct in place, including starting the new code of conduct from 1 January next year after some training and preparation.