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The House of Lords is set to get its own standards watchdog in the wake of cash for influence allegations, Lords leader Baroness Royall has said.The House of Lords is set to get its own standards watchdog in the wake of cash for influence allegations, Lords leader Baroness Royall has said.
Peers would also be banned from advising companies on how best to lobby Parliament under the proposals.Peers would also be banned from advising companies on how best to lobby Parliament under the proposals.
The recommended changes follow an inquiry by Lord Eames.The recommended changes follow an inquiry by Lord Eames.
It was prompted by allegations four Labour lords offered to try to amend laws in return for cash - all four have denied any wrongdoing. It was prompted by claims four Labour lords offered to try to amend laws for cash. All denied the allegations but two were suspended for misconduct.
There is a separate review on "options for the system of financial support" for peers which is being conducted by the Senior Salaries Review Body which will be published in a few weeks.