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MEMBERS’ SALARIES (EXPRESSION OF OPINION)
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That, in the opinion of this House, the system for determining the salaries of Members of Parliament should be reviewed, in
particular with a view to removing the need for final decisions on salaries to be subject to approval by this House; and that—
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the yearly rate for salaries of Members of this House, including the additional salaries of chairmen of select and general
committees, should be increased (in addition to the increase of 0.66 per cent. provided for in respect of the year starting
with 1st April 2007 under the resolution of 10th July 1996 relating to Members’ Salaries (No. 2))—
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with effect from 1st April 2007, by 0.84 per cent. of the rate as it stood on 31st March 2007, and
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with effect from 1st November 2007, by a further 1.06 per cent. of the rate as it stood on 31st March 2007;
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from 31st March 2008, the resolution of 10th July 1996 relating to Members’ Salaries (No. 2) should cease to have effect.
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As Amendments to Ms Harriet Harman’s proposed Motion (Members’ Salaries (Expression of Opinion)):
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(a)
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Line 1, leave out from ‘House’ to ‘with’ in line 2 and insert ‘future increases in Members’ salaries should be indexed to increases
in the basic state pension.’.
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(b)
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Line 1, leave out from ‘House’ to end of line 12 and insert ‘the yearly rate for salaries of Members of this House, including the
additional salaries of chairmen of select and general committees, should be increased after each General Election to the level
recommended by the Review Body; and that there should be no annual change.’.
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Line 13, leave out paragraph (2) and add ‘(2) the resolution of 10th July 1996 relating to Members’ Salaries (No. 2) should continue
to have effect until proceedings arising from any review of the system for determining the salaries of Members of Parliament
have been concluded; and (3) recommendations 2 and 3 of report No. 64 from the Review Body on Senior Salaries should be implemented
for 2008-09, but phased in such a way as to cause a Member’s total salary payable during 2008-09 to be 1.9 per cent. more
than the rate applicable on 31st March 2008 (£61,820).’.
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Line 13, leave out paragraph (2) and add ‘(2) the resolution of 10th July 1996 relating to Members’ Salaries (No. 2) should cease
to have effect from the date on which a new system for final decisions on Members’ salaries has been agreed by the House.’.
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Line 13, leave out paragraph (2).
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(c)
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‘(3) In addition to any review commissioned by the Government, the Members Estimate Committee shall be asked to bring forward
proposals for having salaries determined by an independent body appointed by this House.’.
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(e)
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‘(3) Any system for determining the salaries of Members of Parliament should take into account any changes in the powers and
responsibilities of Members of Parliament consequent upon EU Treaty provisions.’.
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MEMBERS’ SALARIES: Queen’s Recommendation signified.
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That the following provision shall be made with respect to the salaries of Members of this House—
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the yearly rate for salaries of Members of this House, including the additional salaries of chairmen of select and general
committees, shall be increased (in addition to the increase of 0.66 per cent. provided for in respect of the year starting
with 1st April 2007 under the resolution of 10th July 1996 relating to Members’ Salaries (No. 2))—
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with effect from 1st April 2007, by 0.84 per cent. of the rate as it stood on 31st March 2007, and
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with effect from 1st November 2007, by a further 1.06 per cent. of the rate as it stood on 31st March 2007;
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from 31st March 2008, the resolution of 10th July 1996 relating to Members’ Salaries (No. 2) shall cease to have effect.
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As an Amendment to Ms Harriet Harman’s proposed Motion (Members’ Salaries):
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Line 12, leave out paragraph (2).
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PARLIAMENTARY PENSIONS
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That this House endorses in principle Recommendations 7, 8 and 9 of the report of the Review Body on Senior Salaries on parliamentary
pay, pensions and allowances (Cm 7270-I) a copy of which was laid before this House on 16th January, relating to the Parliamentary
Pension Scheme, and endorses the change to the Scheme rules outlined in Recommendation 6 if it can be implemented in conjunction
with changes identified by the Trustees which produce sufficient offsetting savings to be cost neutral.
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As an Amendment to Ms Harriet Harman’s proposed Motion (Parliamentary Pensions):
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Line 1, leave out from ‘House’ to end and add ‘believes Members of this House should have pension entitlements based on average,
rather than final, salary.’.
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That this House notes the recommendations made in Chapter 5 of the report of the Review Body on Senior Salaries on parliamentary
pay, pensions and allowances (Cm 7270-I) a copy of which was laid before this House on 16th January; and is of the opinion
that—
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recommendations 20-22 relating to an increase in staffing allowance should be implemented, subject to the decisions of the
Members Estimate Committee with regard to their timing and administration;
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recommendations 17-19, 23-28, 30 and 31 (relating to reimbursement of unreceipted expenditure, audit, central funding of constituency
office costs, Incidental Expenses Provision, partners’ travel, Communications Allowance, Resettlement Grant, Winding-up Allowance,
and nomenclature of allowances) be referred to the Members Estimate Committee for further consideration following consultation
with the Advisory Panel on Members Allowances.
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As Amendments to Ms Harriet Harman’s proposed Motion (Members’ Allowances):
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Line 6, leave out from ‘implemented’ to ‘administration’ in line 7 and insert ‘with effect from 1st April 2008, subject to the decisions
of the Members Estimate Committee with regard to their’.
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Line 11, after ‘allowances’, insert ‘and recommendation 29 (on the London Supplement)’.
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(c)
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Line 13, at end add ‘which shall have its membership extended to include external independent members.’.
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The Speaker will put the Questions necessary to dispose of proceedings on the motions in the name of Ms Harriet Harman not
later than 5.00 p.m.; such Questions will include the Questions on any Amendments selected by the Speaker which may then be
moved; proceedings may continue, though opposed, after the moment of interruption; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions)
will not apply (Order of 22nd January).
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indicates a question for oral answer.
