(Reuters) – Britain’s Finance Minister Rishi Sunak stated that he asked Boris Johnson to review his ministerial declarations after criticisms about the family’s finances.

Sunak claimed that he asked the prime minister to forward Sunak’s ministerial declarations on to Christopher Geidt (an independent advisor on ministers’ interest).

Sunak stated on Twitter that “I have followed all the rules” (NYSE:

Sunak went through a difficult week. A substantial tax increase came into force as his family’s tax arrangement was also scrutinized. Sunak considered quitting, according to the Sunday Times.

Akshata Murty is his wife and owns 0.9% of Indian IT company Infosys (NYSE :). She confirmed she was non-domiciled, which means she didn’t pay any tax on her earnings from the UK.

The status was legally valid, but critics stated that the agreement was inconsistent with Sunak’s decision not to raise taxes workers and employers beginning April 6, at a moment when inflation is driving many households into a tight budget. Friday, she stated that she would be paying British tax on her foreign income.

Sunak, according to a newspaper report, was named as the beneficiary of offshore trusts that were linked to his wife’s business interests. However on Friday, he said that he had only given up a green card for the United States. This is an immigration status for permanent U.S. citizens.

Sunak wrote that she was certain that the review of her declarations would find any relevant information.

Geidt (who will head the review) cleared Boris Johnson last year of conflict of interests over his refurbishment of the official residence. A report that stated Johnson had “acted unwisely” while not violating the ministerial code, but Geidt also said so.