Resolved,

That this House—

(1) takes note of the report of the Independent Expert Panel, The Conduct of Mr Neil Coyle MP, HC 1194, and the recommendation for sanction of a suspension of a total of five sitting days;

(2) accordingly suspends Neil Coyle from the service of the House for five sitting days, in accordance with paragraphs 1.11, 2.40 and 4.38 of that Report, namely Monday 13, Tuesday 14, Wednesday 15, Thursday 16 and Monday 20 March; and

(3) notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 45A, directs that Neil Coyle’s salary shall be withdrawn for five days, from Monday 13 March till Friday 17 March.—(Penny Mordaunt.)