Edinburgh or Glasgow. In 2008, it was alleged that Purvis may have breached rules regarding parliamentary expenses and the payment of staff through a company. Purvis said at the time that he sought clarification from the relevant authorities and such clarification was not forthcoming. He was cleared of any wrongdoing. Since standing down in 2009, Purvis continued to serve in Europe as Chairman of Financial Future Forum which provides a means of dialogue between the financial services industries of Europe and the EU's legislators. He was also Chairman of Belgrave Capital Management in London, and was for many years a Director of Kingdom FM Radio Ltd., Fife, and Advisor to the Board of Elmwood College in Cupar (2012). He died following a battle with cancer on 20 March 2022, at the age of 83. References External links Official website Profile on European Parliament website 1938 births 2022 deaths People from St Andrews Alumni of the University of St Andrews Commanders of the Order of the British Empire Scots Guards officers Scottish Conservative Party MEPs People educated at Glenalmond College MEPs for Scotland 1979–1984 MEPs for Scotland 1999–2004 MEPs for Scotland 2004–2009