Rejected petition Investigate the purpose of the letter sent by MP Heaton-Harris to university VCs

On 3rd October, Tory whip Heaton-Harris requested on government letterhead of all university VCs "the names of professors...involved in the teaching of European affairs, with particular reference to Brexit." Government must investigate the intentions of this letter and publish its findings.

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http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/chris-heaton-harris-brexit-academics-list-tory-mp-conservative-university-vice-chancellor-david-a8017631.html

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2017/oct/24/universities-mccarthyism-mp-demands-list-brexit-chris-heaton-harris

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Why was this petition rejected?

It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.

The Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards is already investigating a complaint against Mr Heaton-Harris, so we're not sure what further action you'd like to see.

You can find a list of the Commissioner's current inquiries here:

https://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/standards-and-financial-interests/parliamentary-commissioner-for-standards/complaints-and-investigations/allegations-under-investigation-by-the-commissioner/

You can find out more about her role here:

https://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/standards-and-financial-interests/parliamentary-commissioner-for-standards/parliamentary-commissioner-for-standards/

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Date submitted 26 October 2017
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