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Parliamentary Commissioner

British  

noun

  1. (in Britain) the official name for ombudsman

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards is investigating South Basildon and East Thurrock MP James McMurdock over allegations he failed to register his business interests.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2025

A Labour Party spokesperson said: "Tulip will cooperate fully with the Parliamentary Commissioner on Standards on this matter."

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2024

It is not known exactly what the investigation by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards relates to.

From BBC ● Dec. 18, 2023

Mr Benton referred himself to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards, which investigates allegations about breaches of the MP's code of conduct, after the story was published.

From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2023

Marcus Fysh was reprimanded after speaking to the media regarding a now-concluded investigation by the Parliamentary Commissioner.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2023

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