§ Mr. Bestasked the Lord President of the Council why the Top Salaries Review Body has not been asked to make recommendations in the current year on the pay of hon. Members; and if the previous recommendations have been implemented in full.
§ Mr. BiffenThe Top Salaries Review Body was not asked to review Members' pay this year because the Select Committee on Members' Salaries was at that time still considering the method of determining Members' pay, and it was not felt appropriate to prejudge their recommendations. Members' pay is currently £200 about the figure of £13,750 per annum last recommended by the TSRB. The Government have proposed an increase of 4 per cent. this year.