§ Mr. Pavittasked the Lord President of the Council if he will list in the Official Report the names and constituencies of hon. Members with Greater London constituencies who have their only residence in the London area and who are not therefore in a position where they need to claim any benefit from the provincial allowance.
§ Mr. WhitelawNo, I do not accept the implication behind the hon. Member's suggestion. Hon. Members who do not qualify for the London supplement, but whose constituency and main or only residence are both within the Greater London area, may still on occasions be compelled to stay away from their residence on account of their parliamentary duties, particularly if their residence is at some distance from central London or their constituency. In these circumstances they would be eligible to claim in respect of the additional expenses necessarily incurred.