HC Deb 19 July 1993 vol 229 cc23-4W
Mr. Cryer

To ask the Lord President of the Council how many hon. Members have their secretarial allowance paid into private limited companies.

Mr. Newton

Approximately two thirds of all Members have, this year, authorised payments from their office costs allowances direct to companies or other organisations, including constituency associations. It is not always possible to identify the precise status of these companies or organisations.