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ntluser · 29-01-2008, 15:17

Given that this is all public money why is it that MPs are not required to keep accurate records of their expenditure?

Is it any wonder that the country is in the state it is in while this ridiculous system exists?

Parliament is clearly in need of reform.There needs to be a clear set of rules and operating procedures for MPs and we need a Parliamentary Ombudsman with powers to dismiss MPs not just give them a slap on the wrist when they breach them.

Vast amounts of money are wasted in Parliament, which is not as transparent or as accountable as it should be. Why each MP needs a personal support team is beyond me when an executive typist/PA pool for all MPs would save money?

Not only do MPs have overinflated salaries and overabused allowances they also want to abuse the priveleges they have and have incomes outside Parliament.

Pity we do not have a payment by results system as the taxpayer might get better government and less wastage of public funds.

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ntluser Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Manchester Age: 78 Services: Virgin Media XL Telephone,TV with Tivo box & Superhub3 upto 150Mb Broadband, Sky World, & Freeview+ Posts: 1,901	Re: Another MP in trouble? Given that this is all public money why is it that MPs are not required to keep accurate records of their expenditure? Is it any wonder that the country is in the state it is in while this ridiculous system exists? Parliament is clearly in need of reform.There needs to be a clear set of rules and operating procedures for MPs and we need a Parliamentary Ombudsman with powers to dismiss MPs not just give them a slap on the wrist when they breach them. Vast amounts of money are wasted in Parliament, which is not as transparent or as accountable as it should be. Why each MP needs a personal support team is beyond me when an executive typist/PA pool for all MPs would save money? Not only do MPs have overinflated salaries and overabused allowances they also want to abuse the priveleges they have and have incomes outside Parliament. Pity we do not have a payment by results system as the taxpayer might get better government and less wastage of public funds.