Senator International labels Straw claims 'misleading'

The article which appeared today in the Daily Telegraph presents a very misleading picture of the relationship between Senator International Ltd and Mr Straw.

Mr Straw is one of our local MPs and quite properly has been involved in assisting the company in a number of areas.

This included requesting that Government tenders used factory visits as part of the process so there was clarity where goods were manufactured.

None of these have involved lobbying for the company or assisting in procuring government business.Senator has been a long term supplier to government departments for many years.

When it became public knowledge that Mr Straw was leaving Parliament at the next election a discussion took place with Mr Straw to see whether he would be prepared to act as an advisor on international matters, drawing upon his considerable experience as Foreign Secretary.

It was agreed that he would take up this role after the election.

The company regrets the way in which this matter is being presented but will be issuing no more statements at this time.