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Proceeding contribution from Jack Straw (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 1 February 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill.


Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill

I have been through those provisions in some detail. Indeed, I did so when they were draft provisions, and I suggested to parliamentary counsel that the wording be made clearer. It is now clearer than it was, although the hon. Gentleman does not have the benefit of having seen the earlier drafts. IPSA does not believe that it has the capacity to set up—[Interruption.] Yes, I thought that that was the case, but I am very grateful to the Whip, as ever, for giving me instructions. IPSA, for very good reason, does not believe that it has the capacity to undertake and implement a major review of parliamentary salaries before 1 April 2012, and I am very grateful to the Whips, as ever, for keeping me in order. In the interim, the existing arrangements, which are based on the July 2008 decision of the House, will apply. They will apply until the provisions before us come into force. The hon. Gentleman will note that subsection—


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
505 c55 
Session
2009-10
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Complaints Disciplinary proceedings Criminal proceedings Appeals Capital gains tax Conduct Allowances Constitutional and administrative law House of Lords House of Commons Disqualification Income tax European Parliament members Inheritance tax Domicil Overpayments Pay Public appointments Pensions Members Members' interests Ministers Peers Parliament Pension funds Standards Taxation Committee on Standards and Privileges Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority Commissioner for Parliamentary Investigations
Legislation
Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill 2008-09 to 2009-10
Link
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