The Register of Pecuniary Interests was published yesterday.
Most important are the assets which are hidden in trusts and behind nominee companies.
My view is while we have made some progress towards transparency we have a way to go yet. Especially important for Ministers who make decisions on a regular basis that might be seen to benefit them or their families.
Great!
So I can look forward to all Labour MPs setting an example by revealing all their hidden assets, Trevor?
No Spud, but very good. Whilst I feel there are more than enough happy campers in some parties to launch such an event, let me spell the hidden meaning out for you.
“Most important are the assets which are hidden in trusts and behind nominee companies.”
Bet Trevor wishes he didn’t post this one…
pmofnz, Mark I’m happy to do that for myself. Nil. The important point is that Ministers make decisions in cabinet that are not always transparent – that is why higher standards are important.
Ha spud, that was a good one. I’m sure glad I managed to block any mental images though.
All the holdings of a trust should be open to public view so that conflicts of interest etc are easily found and dealt with.
@Pmofnz – Cheers for the clarification
@Labrat –