Extract from Commons debate on Committee on Standards: Members’ Code of Conduct Review: CPRE - Feb 3

Sir Paul Beresford (Mole Valley) (Con):...Perhaps most importantly, I would like the Committee to consider whether Members can belong to campaigning organisations and speak or seek to influence Ministers without a declaration of their membership. I think that is wrong. Membership of CND when discussing nuclear issues or Campaign to Protect Rural England when discussing planning issues are two possible examples...

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