§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Chairman of the Committee on Standards and Privileges when he expects the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards to provide guidelines to hon. Members in respect of the declaration of interest on parliamentary questions and motions. [17231]
§ Mr. NewtonFollowing recommendations to the House contained in paragraphs 55 to 60 of the first report of the Select Committee on Standards in Public Life of Session 1994–95, HC 637, the House agreed, with effect from the beginning of Session 1995–96, to extend the rules about declaring interests to cover the giving of written notices. Accordingly, on 23 October last, the Table Office issued a guidance note to Members on the application of the amended rules. Members were advised that if they had doubts about whether a declaration of interest was appropriate they should consult the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards.