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Written question asked by Lord Patten (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 September 2003. It was answered by Lord Williams of Mostyn (Labour) on Thursday, 18 September 2003.


Williams of Mostyn, Lord

Question
Why it is that duly appointed Opposition Front-Bench spokesman may not claim any allowance on sitting days when their duties take them away from attendance in the House, for example to speak at a conference in north-western England, or to visit a hospital in north-eastern England. [HL 4455].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
652 c191WA; HL 4455
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Allowances House of Lords Eligibility Peers Travel Domestic visits Opposition