§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the right hon. Member for Middlesbrough (Mr. Bottomley), as representing the House of Commons Commission, whether he will state the total number of persons employed in the Palace of Westminster who were receiving in salary and expenses more than that paid to Members of Parliament at the latest and most convenient stated date.
§ Mr. Arthur BottomleyOn 1 January 1980, 95 staff employed by the Commission had salaries in excess of the basic salary of Members, which is currently £9,450. Such staff are not in receipt of expenses