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Written question asked by Lord Storey (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 17 March 2015, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 31 March 2015. It was answered by Lord Sewel (Non-affiliated) on Thursday, 26 March 2015 on behalf of the Chairman of Committees (HL).


House of Lords: Catering

Question

To ask the Chairman of Committees, further to his Written Answer on 12 March (HL5250), whether the entire sum of gratuities paid by Members of the House of Lords on debit and credit cards is shared amongst members of catering staff; or whether any is kept by the House of Lords administration for organisational costs.

Answer

My original reply set out national insurance and income tax deductions made from all gratuities. In addition, a 3% card commission deduction is made from table gratuities paid using credit and debit cards. This will be reviewed.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL5819
Session
2014-15
Related items
House of Lords: Catering
Thursday, 12 March 2015
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Catering House of Lords Gratuities
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk