THE dismal affair which has led to Dr Liam Fox’s resignaton makes one wonder if anything has been learned from the parliamentary expenses scandle.

The huge secret amounts of money evidently used to promote the views of lobbyists is disgusting.

The Government told us that it would regulate lobbying through introducing a statutory register of lobbyists and ensuring greater transparency.

The fact that a senior minister disregarded the spirit of this undertaking makes its urgent implementation essential, or our parliament will fall into further disrepute Peter Wilson, Barnard Castle.