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Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 November 2000. It was answered by Baroness Beckett (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 November 2000 on behalf of the Leader of the House of Commons.


President of the Council;Leader of the House of Commons

Question
To ask the President of the Council, what plans the Government has to introduce a special allowance, on appointment, to people's peers to help with the cost of incidental expenses. - Inc fact that none.
Answer

Mr. Gordon Prentice: To ask the President of the Council what plans the Government have to introduce a special allowance, on appointment, to people's peers to help with the cost of incidental expenses. [140336] Mrs. Beckett: None. Those recommended for life peerages by the Appointments Commission will receive exactly the same entitlement to expenses allowances as all other life peers.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
140336; 357 c710W
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Allowances House of Lords composition Peers Reform
Link
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