There are around two dozen MEPs who are members of a US lobbying organisation, the American Legislative Exchange Council. There appears to be a concerted attempt by these MEPs to hide their links to this group by refusing to comply with the Code of Conduct under which their membership of this lobbying group should be declared in the Register of Interests http://www.na-saighneain.com/.
Despite a formal complaint submitted to the President of the European Parliament in June 2012 no action has been taken against these MEPs to ensure compliance.
In order for voters to make meaningful decisions as to whom to vote for it is imperative that we know whether our elected representatives have real or potential conflicts of interest that may affect their work for us the electorate.
If the Parliamentary authorities won't enforce their own rules and regulations we need to show them that this is unacceptable.