DUP MP investigated over code of conduct
South Antrim MP Paul Girvan said, in a statement, that he would “co operate” with the commissioner’s investigation.
Mr Girvan said: “Last month, I encouraged 234 local businesses to help make Christmas more memorable for some families by supporting two food banks in the constituency.
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Hide Ad“One of the recipients took umbrage at receiving the letter on House of Commons stationery. He has reported me to the parliamentary standards commissioner.”
The DUP MP added: “I am cooperating with the comissioner’s investigation.”
In the statement, posted on his Twitter account, Mr Girvan said he has been “hugely encouraged by the South Antrim response to the Christmas appeal so far”.