HC Deb 29 June 1978 vol 952 c1684

Resolved, That, in the opinion of this House, provision should be made under arrangements approved by Mr. Speaker for an allowance not exceeding £500 to be paid to, or to the personal representatives of, a person who has ceased to be a Member of this House towards defraying the expenses of secretarial or research assistance which is required in connection with that person's Parliamentary duties but is so required after he has ceased to be a Member of this House.—[Mr. Foot.]