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Committee on Standards

16 November 2021

Lead MP

Jacob Rees-Mogg

Debate Type

General Debate

Tags

Parliamentary ProcedureStandards & Ethics
Other Contributors: 12

At a Glance

Jacob Rees-Mogg raised concerns about committee on standards in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

How the Debate Unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:

Lead Contributor

Opened the debate
The Leader of the House moved a motion rescinding the previous resolution from November 3, 2021. He acknowledged that paid lobbying is unethical and members found guilty should face penalties. The Government supports an additional right to appeal in the standards system but regretted conflating individual cases with broader concerns without cross-party support. He committed to working constructively on this issue.
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