§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Prime Minister why it is proposed to implement in full the proposals of the Top Salaries 501W Review Body in respect of the allowances of Members of the House of Lords.
§ The Prime MinisterThe allowances are related to the expenses incurred and we considered it right to increase them in line with costs as the review body recommended. Members of the House of Lords may claim only the expenditure they have actually incurred within the limits of these allowances.