Michael Gove under investigation by watchdog
Michael Gove investigated by Commons standards watchdoghttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68435262"...The probe relates to Mr Gove's register of financial interests, according to the Standards Commissioner's website.There are no further details about the investigation, with these kept confidential until it concludes.However, last week the Guardian reported Mr Gove had failed to register VIP hospitality at a football match with Conservative donor David Meller.In August 2021, he was entertained at a Queens Park Rangers match with the businessman, according to the newspaper.Mr Meller's company, Meller Designs, was awarded six contracts for personal protective equipment (PPE) and hand sanitiser worth £164m after a referral from Mr Gove, who was then Cabinet Office minister, in 2020.The standards commissioner is not thought to be investigating the contracts, just whether he registered the hospitality correctly....."
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