Members’ Paid Directorships and Consultancies

Debate between Angela Eagle and Andrew Percy

Wednesday 25th February 2015 Commons Chamber

[Andrew Percy (Brigg and Goole) (Con)]

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.

[Ms Eagle]

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.