§ Mr. A. Edwardsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer why particulars of moneys paid to Members of Parliament for expenses whilst engaged on Government business are not available to Members; and if he will reconsider the position with a view to giving the total amount paid to date under such account.
§ Sir J. Anderson,pursuant to his reply [OFFICIAL REPORT, 29th February, 1944, col. 1247, Vol. 397] supplied the following statement:
Particulars of expenses payable to certain Members of the House of Commons in respect of whom a certificate has been issued under the House of Common Disqualification (Temporary Provisions) Acts, were circulated on 17th February, 1944 (OFFICIAL REPORT, columns 340–344).
In addition regular expenses allowances are payable to the following Members:
- Rt. Hon. Sir Samuel Hoare, Bt. (H.M. Ambassador at Madrid)—8,100 per annum (with furnished accommodation).
- Mr. C. W. Key (Joint Regional Commissioner, London Region)—up to £400 per annum.
- Mr. R. Richards (Joint Regional Commissioner for Wales)—up to £400 per annum.