§ Mr. Moateasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what was the total expenditure in the financial year 1980–81 on contributions for pensions for Members' secretaries; and how this compares with the maximum theoretically payable in accordance with the resolutions of the House.
§ Mr. PymTotal expenditure from the Parliament and Privy Council: House of Commons Vote (Class XIII 2) in the financial year 1980–81 attributable to contributions authorised by Members by way of pension provision for their secretaries and research assistants, amounted to £143,406. Had contributions for pensions at the maximum rate promulgated by the Resolutions of the House been authorised by all 635 Members, the total cost would have amounted to £499,110.