§ Mr. DykesTo ask the Lord Privy Seal what information he posseses on comparable parliamentary salaries exclusive of allowances in(a) the United Kingdom, (b) France, (c) Germany, (d) Australia and (e) the United States of America, for the latest published figures available.
§ Mr. Wakeham[holding answer 19 January 1988]: The information requested is as follows:
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Countrya Salary (per annum) United Kingdom Member of the House of Commons Basic salary of £22,548. Maximum salary of £23,614 for those who draw the London allowance of £1,066 per annum, which is taxable. Whole of salary taxable. France Deputy in the National Assembly 410,634 Fr (£40,863) of which 45 per cent. 184,785 Fr (£18,388) is tax-free Federal German Republic Member of the Bundestag DM 104,748 (£35,166). All taxable Australia Federal Member of the House of Representatives A$ 46,065 (£18,326). All taxable. United States of America Member of the House of Representatives US$ 89,500 (£49,958). All taxable. Note: The sterling figures are calculated using rates of exchange at the close of business on Wednesday 20 January.