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House of Lords: Financial Support for Members

Perhaps it would be helpful if I clarified this point. At the beginning of the debate, I said that I, on behalf of the Government, agreed with the figures of £200 and £140. I think that other noble Lords from the Front Benches and the noble Baroness, Lady D’Souza, also agreed that. It is for the House to take its own decision. In agreeing the principles and the architecture today, it is a matter for the ad hoc committee to look at these issues. Personally, I feel that these figures should be agreed. That is my view, and that of noble Lords opposite and the noble Baroness, Lady D’Souza. But it is for the committee to look at these issues.