Transparency in politics

23/04/10

The Kelly report has made several recommendations with regards to parliamentary candidates' outside interests, these are as follows;

"Consideration should be given to ways of increasing the accessibility and usability of the Register of Members' Financial Interests."

"MPs should be required to register positions of responsibility in voluntary or charitable organisations, even if unpaid, together with an indication of the amount of time spent on them."

"All candidates at parliamentary elections should publish, at nomination, a register of interests including the existence of other paid jobs and whether they intend to continue to hold them, if elected. The Ministry of Justice should issue guidance on this in time for the next general election. Following the election, consideration should be given as to whether the process should become a statutory part of the nominations process."

In accordance with this all nominated candidates in Cardiff North have made a declaration of interest. Jonathan Evans' declaration of interest can be found here.

The Conservatives policy on expenses can be found here, and a full copy of the Kelly report can be found here.