David Cameron has set out a package of measures to bring transparency to the system of MEPs’ expenses.
He described the current system of MEPs’ expenses as “seriously flawed” and stressed a “deep clean” was necessary.
And he set out a series of arrangements to improve transparency and tackle some of the problems that have occurred:
- The use of service companies will be banned
- Details of any family members employed must be published
- Conservative MEPs will have to detail their expenses and allowances in ‘Right to know’ forms, based on the one MPs have to complete.
All Conservative MEPs standing in the 2009 European elections will have to sign up to these new requirements.
David said he hoped Labour and other political parties would introduce similar arrangements.
Download the "Right to know" form (PDF)
Download the draft code for MEP expenses (PDF)