Members’ Paid Directorships and Consultancies Debate

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Department: Leader of the House

Members’ Paid Directorships and Consultancies

Andrew Percy Excerpts
Wednesday 25th February 2015

(9 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Andrew Percy Portrait Andrew Percy (Brigg and Goole) (Con)
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I have some sympathy with the motion, but why does it not cover somebody who earns £15,000 outside this place lecturing, while someone earning a lesser amount through a directorship is covered? It seems a little confusing to some of us.

Angela Eagle Portrait Ms Eagle
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I will come on to the details of the motion later. It is a little more flexible than the hon. Gentleman might assume. I shall explain the consultation process that we are going through, which it would benefit the whole House to consider.