An inquiry by Standards Commissioner George Hyzler has concluded that former PN MP David Thake breached both the Standards in Public Life Act and the Code of Ethics of Members of Parliament over his companies’ failure to settled unpaid VAT and for not declaring his shareholding in a company in the declaration of assets, Maltatoday reports.
Summing up his conclusions, Commissioner Hyzler said, . “Whatever the reason, the fact remains that Thake failed to observe his obligations and declare the company in his declaration of assets as a member of parliament, breaching the Code of Ethics of Members of Parliament,” Hyzler stated. He added that this was a direct breach of his ethical obligations as an MP.
MP’s should lead by example, especially in settling TAX and VAT accounts, he said.
However, as David Thake has resigned from Parliament, no further action will be taken.
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