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Originally Posted by Chris
But it would appear to consist mostly, if not entirely, of an allowance at a fixed rate - not expenses claimed as incurred. So to be fair to the Iron Lady, she doesn't need to prove she's done £500k of work. It's just a payment she's entitled to.
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Erm no. If it was an allowance, no evidence would be required.
From Hugh's quote:
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The public duties cost allowance which is administered by the Cabinet Office, is paid in respect of office and secretarial expenses incurred by former Prime Ministers in connection with their public duties. All claims must be supported by documentary evidence. The allowance is not payable if the former Prime Minister is occupying the position of Leader of the Opposition. The allowance is linked to the ceiling of the centralised arrangements for payment of staff and secretarial support for MPs with London constituencies.
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I doubt that the documentary evidence is to show the person in question was an MP. It's expenses...
As a side note: Is there any reason why these expenses (reasonable or not) could not be met by the party involved?
I'm quite willing to accept that an outgoing PM still has job-related expenses, but it would seem just that the party decides the level and duration. Let them pay what they feel appropriate given the standing of the person involved.
Oh, and seeing the're expenses, and not an allowance: no tax is due (presumably)