§ Mr. AllenTo ask the Lord President of the Council what discussions he has had with the Senior Salaries Review Body to encourage the SSRB to complete its work in respect of separating the staffing costs of hon. Members out of the office cost allowance; and if he will make a statement on when proposals will be received and put to the House. [40266]
§ Mr. NewtonWork on the SSRB's development recommendations has already begun at official level. Sir Michael Perry and I are to meet shortly to consider how best to carry this work forward, bearing in mind the SSRB' s other responsibilities.