The fee was actually never paid, but the PAC also criticised the Treasury for another aspect of the contract with Goldman Sachs.

BBC: Report critical of Rock response

Ms Ferguson, who is leader of the Conservative group, said she had no reason to believe Councillor Currie was aware of this aspect of the contract, but added she thought it was extremely damaging to the council's reputation and she could not accept it on ethical grounds.

BBC: Councillor resigns over 'lie detector' fears

Celebrity bugged him in every aspect: the studio contract system, from which he rapidly escaped, the Hollywood gossip mill, from which he fled into long-term marriage, motor-racing and Connecticut, the loveless pressure for Oscars and nominations.

ECONOMIST: Paul Newman