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Members' Salaries, Pensions and Allowances

I will, if I may, press on with my speech. I know that many hon. Members want to catch Mr. Speaker's eye. All interventions are on the same points, and I will deal quickly with as many as I can at the end of my speech. I am grateful to Sir John Baker for agreeing to the Prime Minister's request that he will review the way other countries deal with the matter, look at our constitutional position and legal framework, and make proposals that I will bring back to the House for us to debate and vote on before the House rises for the summer recess. I know that colleagues are concerned about the timing of the publication of the Baker review and any consequential votes. I will ensure that the report is published at the earliest opportunity. If the House agrees to this approach, I will return to the House before the summer recess with proposals for a way forward.