Tory peer investigated for third time by Lords watchdog over ‘VIP lane’ contracts

Investigation follows publication by Covid-19 inquiry of messages sent by Lord Chadlington introducing SG Recruitment to government

A Conservative peer who introduced a company he was involved in to the government to supply PPE is under investigation for the third time for potential breaches of the rules governing members' conduct in the House of Lords.

The new investigation follows the publication by the Covid-19 public inquiry of text messages and emails sent by Peter Gummer, whose peerage title is Lord Chadlington, introducing the company, SG Recruitment.