Overview

• Lord Geidt attended a meeting with Ministry of Defence officials on behalf of Theia Group Inc, breaking lobbying rules.
• The House of Lords conduct committee concluded the breach was minor and resulted from an oversight.
• Geidt, who previously cleared Boris Johnson in a spending inquiry, resigned over government's stance on Brexit.
• Despite the breach, the Lords standards watchdog recommended only a letter of apology from Geidt.
• The case highlights concerns over clarity in parliamentary service rules and the provision of services for payment.