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Date: 8th July 1997
Service: CEEFAX
Region: N/A
Original Broadcast Channel: BBC1
Current Page: 113
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P113 CEEFAX 1 113 Tue 08 Jul 19:41/45 NOLAN BACKS TOUGH NEW STANDARDS OFFENCE The Nolan Committee investigating public standards has proposed that ministers and civil servants risk jail or a fine for abuse of their office. The new criminal offence would replace the current penalty of surcharging local councillors and officials — but would apply to all levels of governmentIt would cover wrongdoing which falls short of bribery and corruption. The recommendation follows allegations of "sleaze" among MPs and councillors. Extra: More political coverage 144Weather 400TV 600Digest 141Next News Switch On News Xtra Main Menu