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Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) (No. 2) Bill

03 March 2023

Proposed by Lia Nici Con Great Grimsby

Democracy & ElectionsStandards & Ethics

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Key points

  • MP Lia Nici raises a constitutional concern about a Labour party appointment involving a senior civil servant who conducted an investigation during COVID restrictions.
  • Lia Nici asks Mr Deputy Speaker to guide her on how to raise procedural concerns regarding this matter.
  • Lia Nici seeks information on whether the Government plans to make any statement on this issue.

Issue summary

MP Lia Nici raises a constitutional concern about the potential conflict of interest arising from a Labour party appointment involving a senior civil servant who conducted an investigation during COVID restrictions.

Action requested

Lia Nici asks Mr Deputy Speaker to guide her on how to raise procedural concerns regarding this matter and seeks information on whether the Government plans to make any statement on this issue.

Key facts

  • MP Lia Nici raises a point of order about a Labour party appointment.
  • The appointment involves a second permanent secretary who conducted an investigation during COVID restrictions.
  • There are concerns about the interaction between this appointment and the work of the Privileges Committee.
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