§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister for the Civil Service if he will bring forward proposals to abolish the right of Members of the House of Lords resident outside the United Kingdom to claim attendance allowance and expenses.
§ Mr. Charles R. Morris:The Members of another place are entitled to recover the expenses they actually incur in attending their House up to a maximum of E,16 .50 per sitting day; they may also reclaim travelling expenses. The administration of the scheme is entirely a matter for another place, although I understand
Departments 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 Scottish Office 9,238 9,757 9,472 9,644 9,651 10,254 10,529 10,361 10,823 Others 52,072 52,046 49,769 50,289 48,735 51,074 55,825 56,351 55,475 Total 61,310 61,803 59,241 59,933 58,386 61,328 66,354 66,712 66,298