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Written question asked by Lord Wedgwood (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 November 1999. It was answered by Lord Boston of Faversham (Crossbench) on Thursday, 4 November 1999.


Boston of Faversham, Lord

Question
What consideration has been given to providing Peers who cease to be Members of the House with financial assistance to enable them to make redundancy payments to existing personal staff engaged exclusively to provide secretarial and research assistance in the discharge of parliamentary duties; and What guidance he can provide to Peers who are obliged to make staff redundant, on ceasing to be Members of the House, so that statutory procedures are adhered to. [HL 4452] [HL 4453].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 4452; 606 c100-1WA
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Advisory services Hereditary peers House of Lords composition Redundancy pay Peers Reform Peers' staff