Revised Green Book and audit of Members' allowances - Members Estimate Committee Contents


7. RESETTLEMENT GRANT

PURPOSE OF THE GRANT

The Resettlement Grant may be claimed to assist former Members with the costs of adjusting to non-parliamentary life.

ELIGIBILITY

The Resettlement Grant is available for all Members who fail to be re-elected or who do not stand at a General Election. Members who leave the House during a Parliament are not eligible to claim the grant.

Additional information can be found in the booklet "Pay and allowances for Members who leave the House at a General Election" [link]


 
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