Stourbridge MP CAT ECCLES is being investigated by parliamentary standards at claims that it was announcing a visit to Israel and Palestine late.
The Commissioner of the standards, Daniel Greenberg announced that he was looking into a possible violation under the rules. Declaration of interest And late registration of one interest.
In Most recent filingEccles listed the trip to Israel and Palestine, which is sponsored by Israel’s Labor Friends, with flights, housing and food £ 2,600.
MS ECCles have been approached for a comment.
Parliamentary Rules State MPs should “always open and clear in announcing any relevant interest” and should register such interests within 28 days.
The journey was listed as being between 25 and 29 May, but was registered with officials on 9 July.
The purpose of the yatra was described for meetings with politicians, academics, workers and diplomats.
Express and star reported on Saturday A spokesman for the MP said that the time limit was due to an administrative error and no attempt was made to hide the journey.
