Allegations of bribery relating to MPs

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.23.030420

I note you seek access to the following information:

The chairman of the BBC recently resigned after widespread reports that he had conveyed a financial advantage to the Prime Minister of the day in exchange for his recommendation for the role.

Is the Metropolitan Police aware of this exchange or have they been hiding under a rock?

Does the Metropolitan Police have the initiative to recognise this as a probable breach of the Bribery Act 2010, or do they need it spelling out to them?

How many allegations of bribery related to MPs have you received in the past five years?

How many have you investigated on your own initiative?

Decision

I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.

Please find below information pursuant to your request above.

The chairman of the BBC recently resigned after widespread reports that he had conveyed a financial advantage to the Prime Minister of the day in exchange for his recommendation for the role.

Is the Metropolitan Police aware of this exchange or have they been hiding under a rock?

Does the Metropolitan Police have the initiative to recognise this as a probable breach of the Bribery Act 2010, or do they need it spelling out to them?

The MPS is aware of the outcome of the Commissioner for Public Appointments inquiry. The MPS is not conducting its own investigation.

How many allegations of bribery related to MPs have you received in the past five years?

One.

How many have you investigated on your own initiative?

None.

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