HC Deb 05 July 2001 vol 371 cc421-2

(3) Central funding by way of a General Services Budget should provide for:

  1. (a) relevant training of Members and Members' staff in connection with their parliamentary duties;
  2. (b) any appropriate insurance provision;
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  3. (c) any additional reimbursement of exceptional expenses incurred by Members who have constituencies with particular problems;
  4. (d) reasonable adjustments to the working conditions and equipment of Members with particular needs because of disability, and for necessary additional continuing costs;
  5. (e) any additional payments to Members in respect of safety precautions to safeguard their staff, their office equipment and themselves, where such safety precautions have been recommended by the police; and
  6. (f) other appropriate expenditure within the ambit of the Vote, under the authority of the Speaker.