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Originally Posted by jambutty
However, I’m thinking of “conflicts of interest”. There have been many calls to have fireworks banned because of the way they are misused. So should it ever come to pass that Parliament is discussing the banning of the manufacture, importing and sale of fireworks it would put Mark Lancaster in an awkward position.
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Even with the controversy over fireworks, at least he has not made any secret of this interest, so would just have to cross that bridge if it ever gets to the banning stage, which I don't think it will myself ... after all still need them for the Olympics ..
So safe until after 2012. Sure they have M.P.'s holding shares in lots of companies that manufacture goods that are controversial, etc.
Can only speak for one M.P., who was also Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, that I sorta' worked alongside. He handed over the running of his business to his son, and only was there as a sort of figure head and adviser ... definitely his first calling was his Parliamentary work. Did get a slap on the wrist once though for not declaring this interest, but was exonerated. They don't miss much. Mind you, he had an exceptionally hard working secretary who did most of the 'ground work' and day to day correspondence, which is very important to a busy M.P.