Question

To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, what recent steps the Commission has taken to increase awareness of (a) The Code of Conduct and (b)The Guide to the Rules relating to the Conduct of Members to hon. Members elected (i) at and (i) since the General Election 2024.

It is a Member’s responsibility to read and adhere to The Code of Conduct and the Guide to the Rules relating to the Conduct of Members.

All new Members were offered a 1:1 meeting with the Registry Team in the first month after the General Election. Every Member who attended was given a hard copy of the Code of the Code and the Guide to the Rules.

The Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards’ webpages contain information and Advice Notes on the Code of Conduct and Guide to the Rules.

Guidance on registering via the Registration Portal can be accessed via Parlinet.

The Committee on Standards has held a drop-in meeting where Members could discuss the Code, and further such drop-in sessions may be held as required.

Any Member who requires advice on the registration of interests or the rules relating to declaration and lobbying for reward or consideration should contact the Registrar of Members’ Financial Interests at commonsregistrar@parliament.uk.