HC Deb 19 January 1976 vol 903 cc290-1W
37. Mr. Dykes

asked the Lord President of the Council how many hon. Members, to his knowledge, are not drawing the full amount of allowance for secretaries and research assistants.

Mr. Edward Short

In the year ended 31st March 1975, 293 Members claimed less than the maximum allowance.

Mr. Stanley

asked the Lord President of the Council what response he has made to the First Report from the Select Committee on Assistance to Private Members (the Provision of Secretaries for Members).

Mr. Edward Short

The Members' secretarial allowance was increased last June to £3,200, as proposed by the Top Salaries Review Body. This has effectively implemented the main recommendation in this Report, that every Member should, if he wishes, be able to employ a full-time secretary. The other recommendations of the Select Committee can most appropriately be considered when the TSRB submits Part II of its report.

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