 The only exception was the case of Allighan himself and another Labour member, who were found to have sold such information to the London "Evening Standard".The other member, Evelyn Walkden, admitted the offence and since he had paid taxes on the money, was permitted to remain as an MP.Allighan was charged with 'aggravated contempt and gross breach of privilege' and expelled from the House of Commons on 30 October 1947.