Compliance Officer publishes Statement of Findings into Bob Blackman MP

Date published: 4 March 2015

The Compliance Officer for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority has today published his Statement of Findings as part of his investigation into claims made under the MPs’ Scheme of Business Costs and Expenses by Mr Bob Blackman MP. 

In accordance with the legislation and the procedures for investigation made thereunder, Mr Blackman has been asked to repay, to IPSA, £1,006.20.

Following resolution of the issues raised, the Compliance Officer will prepare and publish a Closure Report.

Notes to Editors

  1. The Compliance Officer for IPSA is an independent office holder, established as a separate public authority from IPSA under the Parliamentary Standards Act 2009, as amended by the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010.

  2. IPSA’s Press Office – 020 7811 6488.