Anti-sleaze inquiry into Tory's dinner The Conservative Party treasurer is to face a full Parliamentary inquiry into allegations that he broke anti-sleaze rules. The Independent and the Bureau of Investigative Journalism revealed earlier this month that Lord Fink, who has given over £2m to the Tories, sponsored a private dinner in the House of Lords for paying American Express cardholders. Up to 60 guests were due at the dinner. Under Lords rules, members cannot sponsor functions designed to make money for private enterprises. The dinner was cancelled after Lord Fink was contacted by the Bureau. He admitted that he had offered to sponsor the dinner but said there was never any possibility of him profiting. Yesterday, the House of Lords Commissioner for Standards, Paul Kernaghan, wrote to shadow Cabinet Office Minister Jon Trickett to confirm he will carry out a full investigation into the breach. Penalties can include a formal reprimand or, in extreme cases, suspension from the Lords.