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Proceeding contribution from Adam Afriyie (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 2 December 2010. It occurred during Backbench debate on Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.


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That was exceptionally well put. One of my big asks of the Government is that they communicate the message that IPSA is empowered to make those changes and should not be nervous about doing so if the motion is passed. This is a sensitive issue and the public are understandably concerned. I am certain that tomorrow this debate will be reported as, ““MPs whinge about their conditions and the independent body that controls them””, but that is not what the debate is about. The debate is about saving the taxpayer money and ensuring that MPs' voices are heard and not hidden through fear of speaking out.


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Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
519 c1026 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Administration Costs Allowances Bureaucracy Families Payments Members Location Members' constituency work Members' staff Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority
Link
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