Petition · past parliament
PM to refer ERG funding to the Independent Advisor on Minister's Interests.
Closed
2,946 signatures
What the petition asks
The 'European Research Group' (ERG) is a closed political group within the government that has been supported by Ministers through their expense claims. The Prime Minister is called upon to refer this to the Independent Advisor on Minister's Interests (IMAI) for investigation and action.
The ERG is a closed political lobby group within the government, or in other words a "non-public organisation whose objectives may in any degree conflict with government policy".
Various (ex)Ministers have supported this group through subscriptions claimed on expenses. This is in breach of the Ministerial Code. It is understood that public funds claimed could be in the order of over £250,000.
Only the Prime Minister can refer allegations to the IAMI - for investigation and repayment.
Various (ex)Ministers have supported this group through subscriptions claimed on expenses. This is in breach of the Ministerial Code. It is understood that public funds claimed could be in the order of over £250,000.
Only the Prime Minister can refer allegations to the IAMI - for investigation and repayment.
Timeline
| 27 Jul 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 Jan 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,946
Status
Closed
Opened
27 Jul 2018
Closed
27 Jan 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.