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Old 13-12-2013, 20:38   #65
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Re: MP's Pay

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Originally Posted by martyh View Post
How IPSA arrived at the figure is here ,makes for some interesting reading

http://parliamentarystandards.org.uk...9eb2d1d3&ID=27
Thanks for that, it is interesting reading - especially the comments afterwards !

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Originally Posted by heero_yuy View Post
This where we can open a discussion. I'm not sure where an MP should be placed in our heirachy. There are those who consider them as the lowest of **** and should be treated accordingly. Whilst there are indeed those who have earnt that accolade there are
still MP's who do valuable work for their constituents.
My personal view is that the salary should be pitched at a level that discourages people from wanting to do the job, 'just for the money', but not so low that talented people, who could make a difference, don't bother.

- not easy!!
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