Paragraph 6 F1

If sub-paragraph (3) or (4) applies to a member of the House of Commons, the Compliance Officer may by notice (a “penalty notice”) impose a penalty on the member.

A “penalty” means a sum of money payable by the member to the IPSA.

This sub-paragraph applies if the Compliance Officer has made a finding under section 9(5) that the member has without reasonable excuse failed to comply with a requirement under section 9(3) (provision of information to Compliance Officer).

This sub-paragraph applies if the Compliance Officer is satisfied that the member has without reasonable excuse failed to comply with any requirement contained in a repayment direction.

The Compliance Officer must send a copy of the penalty notice to the IPSA.

References in this Part of this Schedule to a member of the House of Commons include a former member of that House.

In this Schedule “penalty notice” and “penalty” have the meanings given by this paragraph.