Overview
- The Conduct Committee upheld the Standards Commissioner's findings and recommended suspensions of five months for Lord Evans and four months for Lord Dannatt.
- Undercover Guardian reporters recorded both peers offering introductions or meetings with ministers for purported commercial clients.
- The probe uncovered three additional cases in which Lord Dannatt provided parliamentary services tied to financial interests involving UK Nitrogen, Teledyne UK and Blue International Holdings.
- Lord Evans was found to have offered cash-for-access linked to Affinity, held a one-third stake, sponsored Lords events for the firm and breached events rules by advertising tickets above cost.
- Neither peer appealed the findings or sanctions, and the suspensions will take effect once formally agreed.