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tweetiepooh · 14-12-2011, 14:33

Their Lordship's aren't paid (for being a peer at least). That said they should obey the spirit of the law as that's really what counts. They should have expenses paid where reasonable but shouldn't claim where they don't need to. That said sometimes the letter of the law means they have to claim that way even when it's "silly".

As for those peers gaoled, they should pay back before they resume their seats and maybe even not be allowed to affect laws linked to the crimes they have been found guilty of. (Some still have good brains and abilities that it would be a waste to not use.)

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tweetiepooh Virgin Media Employee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Winchester Services: Staff MyRates BB: VM 1Gb TV: VM XL Phone : VM XL Posts: 3,350	Re: Peers at the trough? Their Lordship's aren't paid (for being a peer at least). That said they should obey the spirit of the law as that's really what counts. They should have expenses paid where reasonable but shouldn't claim where they don't need to. That said sometimes the letter of the law means they have to claim that way even when it's "silly". As for those peers gaoled, they should pay back before they resume their seats and maybe even not be allowed to affect laws linked to the crimes they have been found guilty of. (Some still have good brains and abilities that it would be a waste to not use.) __________________ I work for VMO2 but reply here in my own right. Any help or advice is made on a best-effort basis. No comments construe any obligation on VMO2 or its employees.