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MEMBERS’ ALLOWANCES
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[Until 5.00 pm]
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(1)
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That this House welcomes the Prime Minister’s decision of 23 March 2009 to invite the Committee on Standards in Public Life
to inquire into Members’ allowances;
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(2)
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That it is necessary to recognise the additional costs incurred by hon. Members as a result of the need for them to undertake
parliamentary duties both in Westminster and their constituency;
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(3)
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That, in the opinion of this House, any new arrangements relating to Members’ allowances ought to—
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take account of hon. Members’ attendance at Westminster,
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(b)
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be transparent and accountable, and
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(c)
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reduce the existing annual limits on the allowances which hon. Members may claim, producing overall cost savings;
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(4)
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That, to resolve this matter urgently and in a way that will command maximum public support, it would be desirable for the
House to have an opportunity to consider any recommendations from the Committee as early as possible.
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As Amendments to Ms Harriet Harman’s proposed Motion (Members’ Allowances):
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(j)
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Line 3, leave out from ‘allowances’ to end and add ‘; believes that in order to command maximum public support for change the House
should defer its conclusions until after the Committee has reported; and further believes it would be desirable for the House
to have an opportunity to consider any recommendations from the Committee as early as possible.’.
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(f)
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Line 4, leave out paragraphs (2), (3) and (4) and insert—
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‘( )
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That no decision be taken on Members’ allowances until the Committee on Standards in Public Life has reported on the matter;
and
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( )
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The recommendations of the Committee on Standards in Public Life on Members’ allowances be accepted without amendment.’. |
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(a)
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Line 4, after ‘by’, insert ‘most’.
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(o)
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‘( )
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That no hon. Member occupying accommodation provided at public expense shall be deemed to have a need to incur additional
costs in order to undertake their parliamentary duties, and will not therefore be able to claim under the additional costs
allowance, with immediate effect;’.
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(b)
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Line 9, leave out sub-paragraph (a).
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(l)
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Line 9, at end insert ‘but not permit a per diem allowance.’.
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(c)
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‘( )
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be confined to the necessary costs of accommodation essential to carrying out the duties of an hon. Member, such costs to
be subject to the recommendations of the Committee on Standards in Public Life.’.
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(g)
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Line 11, leave out sub-paragraph (c) and insert—
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‘(c)
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by the abolition of the Communications Allowance produce overall cost savings.’. |
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(d)
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Line 11, leave out sub-paragraph (c).
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(h)
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‘(d)
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ensure that hon. Members who are occupying premises which are provided at the public expense shall not make a claim under
the Additional Costs Allowance in respect of any other property or structure.’.
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(e)
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Line 15, leave out ‘any’ and insert ‘all’.
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(n)
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Line 15, leave out from ‘recommendations’ to end and add ‘when the Committee has had the opportunity to make comprehensive recommendations.’.
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(i)
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Line 15, at end add ‘after the publication of the report by the Committee on Standards in Public Life into hon. Members’ allowances.’.
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(k)
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‘(5)
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That this House agrees to accept the recommendations on the reform of the allowances system made by the Committee on Standards
in Public Life.’.
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MEMBERS’ ALLOWANCES (GREATER LONDON)
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That, with effect from 1 April 2010, no distinction shall be made for the purposes of the rules governing Members’ allowances
between an hon. Member who represents an inner-London constituency and an hon. Member who represents any other constituency
the whole of which falls within 20 miles of the Palace of Westminster.
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As Amendments to Ms Harriet Harman’s proposed Motion (Members’ Allowances (Greater London)):
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(a)
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Line 1, leave out from ‘That’ to end and add ‘this House welcomes the Prime Minister’s decision of 23 March 2009 to invite the Committee
on Standards in Public Life to inquire into Members’ allowances; believes that in order to command maximum public support
for change the House should defer its conclusions until after the Committee has reported; and further believes it would be
desirable for the House to have an opportunity to consider any recommendations from the Committee relating to allowances for
Members representing constituencies in the London area as early as possible.’.
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(b)
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Line 4, leave out ‘20’ and insert ‘18’.
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(c)
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Line 4, at end add ‘, with the distance in miles calculated on the basis of the Automobile Association’s road mileage calculator.’.
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REGISTRATION OF MEMBERS’ FINANCIAL INTERESTS
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(1)
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That, for the purpose of complying with the Resolution of the House of 22 May 1974 relating to Registration of Members’ Financial
Interests, in respect of interests falling within Category 1 (Directorships), Category 2 (Remunerated employment, office,
profession, etc) or Category 3 (Clients), hon. Members shall furnish the Registrar with the following particulars—
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the precise amount of each individual payment made in relation to any interest,
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(b)
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the nature of the work carried out in return for that payment,
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(c)
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the number of hours worked during the period to which the payment relates, and
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(d)
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except where disclosure of the information would be contrary to any legal or established professional duty of privacy or confidentiality,
the name and address of the person, organisation or company making the payment;
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(2)
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That such interests shall be registered whether or not their value in any given year exceeds one per cent. of the current
Parliamentary salary;
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That the provisions of this Resolution shall apply whether or not the interest in question depends essentially upon, or arises
out of, the hon. Member’s position as a Member of Parliament; and
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(4)
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That the provisions of this Resolution shall come into effect on 1 July 2009.
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As Amendments to Ms Harriet Harman’s proposed Motion (Registration of Members’ Financial Interests):
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(f)
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Line 1, leave out from ‘That’ to end and add ‘this House welcomes the Prime Minister’s decision of 23 March 2009 to invite the Committee
on Standards in Public Life to inquire into Members’ allowances; believes that in order to command maximum public support
for change the House should defer its conclusions until after the Committee has reported; and further believes it would be
desirable for the House to have an opportunity to consider any recommendations from the Committee relating to the registration
of Members’ Financial Interests as early as possible.’.
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(b)
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Line 5, leave out from ‘with’ to end of line 7 and insert—
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‘(a)
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a statement to the effect that net aggregate income from the declared interests received in a calendar year exceeds the parliamentary
salary paid to an hon. Member for that year, if such is the case.’.
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(c)
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Line 8, after ‘(b)’, insert ‘state for any work in respect of which a statement is made under sub-paragraph (a) above,’.
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(d)
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Line 9, leave out sub-paragraph (c) and insert—
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‘(c)
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where the number of hours worked in any calendar year with respect to the income which is the subject of a statement made
under sub-paragraph (a) above exceeds 400, a declaration to that effect.’.
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(g)
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Line 9, leave out sub-paragraph (c).
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(h)
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Line 16, leave out ‘whether or not’ and insert ‘if’.
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(a)
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That the maximum gross remuneration from the forms of employment referred to in paragraph (1) be limited to 10 per cent. of
an hon. Member’s salary.’.
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(j)
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‘(3A)
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That this Resolution shall apply to remunerated employment as a Minister of the Crown.’. |
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(e)
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Line 19, leave out from ‘shall’ to end and add ‘not come into effect until 1 January 2010, provided that by that date this House
shall have received and considered the report from the Committee on Standards in Public Life on hon. Members’ allowances.’.
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(i)
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Line 19, leave out from ‘shall’ to end and add ‘only have effect if it is compatible with the recommendations of the Committee on
Standards in Public Life.’.
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(k)
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Line 19, leave out paragraph (4) and insert—
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‘(4)
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That the provisions set out in paragraph (1)(b) and (c) shall not come into effect until this House shall have considered
and approved a Resolution that shall impose similar and commensurate obligations as to the hours worked and the nature of
the work done on all hon. Members who are Ministers, office holders, parliamentary private secretaries, or who hold any office
or position whether paid or unpaid or provide any service whether paid or unpaid to any person, institution, corporation or
organisation or who are a member of any organisation or institution or entity of any kind whatsoever whether national or international
in respect of any work done in such a capacity; and
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That, subject to paragraph (4), the provisions of this Resolution shall come into effect on 1 July 2009.’. |
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That, in the opinion of this House, staff who work for an hon. Member should be employed by the House, as a personal appointment
and managed by the hon. Member; and
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That the House of Commons Commission shall consider this decision and make recommendations for its implementation, including
any transitional provisions which may be necessary, by 29 October 2009.
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As Amendments to Ms Harriet Harman’s proposed Motion (Members’ Staff):
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(e)
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Line 1, leave out from ‘That’ to end and add ‘this House welcomes the Prime Minister’s decision of 23 March 2009 to invite the Committee
on Standards in Public Life to inquire into Members’ allowances; believes that in order to command maximum public support
for change the House should defer its conclusions until after the Committee has reported; and further believes it would be
desirable for the House to have an opportunity to consider any recommendations from the Committee relating to the employment
of Members’ staff as early as possible.’.
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(a)
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Line 1, leave out paragraph (1).
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(c)
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Line 1, after ‘Member’, insert ‘and who so choose’.
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(f)
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Line 3, after ‘Member’, insert ‘, and should be entitled to join the House of Commons Staff Pension Scheme’.
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(g)
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Line 3, leave out from ‘Member’ to end and insert, ‘if the hon. Member concerned requests it.’.
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(b)
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Line 4, leave out ‘this decision and’, and insert ‘ the benefits or otherwise of an arrangement by which staff who work for an hon.
Member might be employed by the House, as a personal appointment and managed by the hon. Member, and, if appropriate,’.
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Line 6, leave out from ‘necessary’ to end and add ‘not before 31 March 2010, provided that by that date the House shall have received
and considered the report by the Committee on Standards in Public Life on hon. Members’ allowances.’.
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MEMBERS’ ALLOWANCES (EVIDENCE OF EXPENDITURE)
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That, in respect of any claim for payment made by an hon. Member after 1 July 2009 in relation to any allowance or expenditure
for which documentary evidence is required, such evidence shall be required regardless of the sum concerned.
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As an Amendment to Ms Harriet Harman’s proposed Motion (Members’ Allowances (Evidence of Expenditure)):
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Line 1, leave out from ‘That’ to end and add ‘this House welcomes the Prime Minister’s decision of 23 March 2009 to invite the Committee
on Standards in Public Life to inquire into Members’ allowances; believes that in order to command maximum public support
for change the House should defer its conclusions until after the Committee has reported; and further believes it would be
desirable for the House to have an opportunity to consider any recommendations from the Committee relating to the documentary
evidence required for payment of Members’ claims of any allowance or expenditure as early as possible.’.
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MEMBERS ESTIMATE COMMITTEE (AMENDMENT OF THE GREEN BOOK)
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That Standing Order No. 152D (House of Commons Members Estimate Committee) shall be amended in line 10 by inserting after
‘House’ the words ‘and the Guide to Members’ Allowances known as the Green Book’.
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An Explanatory Memorandum relating to the Motions in the name of Ms Harriet Harman is available in the Vote Office.
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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 relating
to Members’ Allowances, Members’ Allowances (Greater London), Registration of Members’ Financial Interests, Members’ Staff,
Members’ Allowances (Evidence of Expenditure) and Members Estimate Committee (Amendment of the Green Book) not later than
5.00 pm; such Questions will include the Questions on any Amendments selected by the Speaker which may then be moved; the
Questions may be put after the moment of interruption; and Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions) will not apply (Order
of 29 April).
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DELEGATED LEGISLATION
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[No debate after 6.00 pm]
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That the Motion in the name of Mr Pat McFadden relating to Financial Assistance to Industry shall be treated as if it related
to an instrument subject to the provisions of Standing Order No. 118 (Delegated Legislation Committees) in respect of which
notice has been given that the instrument be approved.
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If opposed, this item cannot be taken after 6.00 pm.
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indicates a question for oral answer.
