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Written question asked by David Winnick (Labour) on Monday, 29 June 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 July 2009. It was answered by Baroness Keeley (Labour) on Thursday, 2 July 2009 on behalf of the Leader of the House of Commons.


Members: Allowances

Question
To ask the Leader of the House how many hon. Members have repaid money received by them in allowance payments since the detailed information on hon. Members' allowance payments has been published; and how much has been so repaid (a) in total and (b) on average by hon. Members.
Answer

Members repay sums to the House for numerous reasons, many of which are unconnected with the recent publication of detailed information on allowances, such as for end-year reconciliations and in respect of refunds by suppliers. Since 1 April 2009, 264 Members have repaid a total of £642,728.75. The average refund was £2,434 per Member.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
495 c416W; 283442
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Allowances Members
Link
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