§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Lord President of the Council whether those Members appointed to the European Parliament at £24 a day tax-free allowance will also be able to claim the London living allowance although they will not be living or residing in London; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PriorThe eligibility of a Member for the London supplement does not depend upon his place of residence, but—providing he is not a Minister or salaried office holder—on whether he represents one of the constituencies listed in the schedule to the resolution providing for a London supplement passed by the House on 20th December, 1971.