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ntluser · 26-05-2008, 13:21

The MPs allowance system needs to be radically reformed as at present all it does is rip off the nation.

There's no need for each MP to have a second home in London. All you need is a large 3-star hotel in London that is exclusively reserved for and used by provincial MPs when required in Parliament.

Neither does each MP need her/his individual team of staff.There could be a general pool of admin staff for backbenchers and a separate pool of staff used exclusively by ministers. The staff would all be civil servants covered by the Official Secrets Act and accountable to the public.

In this way costs are reduced; there are no accusations of nepotism;all transactions can be monitored by the National Audit Office and all monies can be accounted for.

26-05-2008, 13:21	#16
ntluser cf.mega poster 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: MP's Expenses The MPs allowance system needs to be radically reformed as at present all it does is rip off the nation. There's no need for each MP to have a second home in London. All you need is a large 3-star hotel in London that is exclusively reserved for and used by provincial MPs when required in Parliament. Neither does each MP need her/his individual team of staff.There could be a general pool of admin staff for backbenchers and a separate pool of staff used exclusively by ministers. The staff would all be civil servants covered by the Official Secrets Act and accountable to the public. In this way costs are reduced; there are no accusations of nepotism;all transactions can be monitored by the National Audit Office and all monies can be accounted for.