The House of Lords has been hosting events for the construction industry, promoted by Lord David Evans, raising alarms about potential cash-for-access practices. Evans, a Labour peer, has organized networking opportunities through his son's company, Octavius GB, and is connected to substantial sponsorship deals. Despite Evans’ claims of having forgotten about his shareholding in the firm, the situation raises ethical concerns about influence peddling and the integrity of parliamentary operations. With tickets priced up to 600 and sponsorship fees reaching 25,000, the accessibility of these events has been questioned, prompting scrutiny by investigative bodies.
The House of Lords is being used for networking events that seem to blur the lines of democratic access and corporate influence, raising serious ethical questions.
Lord Evans insists he has not engaged in cash-for-access schemes and claims to have forgotten about his shareholding in Octavius GB, highlighting potential conflicts of interest.
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