Value for money?
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Wealthy peers who do almost no work in the House of Lords are claiming up to £40,000 a year from the taxpayer just for turning up, an investigation reveals today.
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...g-NOTHING.html
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Among the highest claimants was Lord Paul, one of Britain's richest men, who received £40,800 despite making no speeches or attending any committees during the latest period for which payment figures are available.
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The relevant authorities don't seem to be making much progress in sorting this out for some reason...