HC Deb 21 November 2000 vol 357 cc110-1W
Mr. Miller

To ask the President of the Council, what progress she has made in reforming temporary secretarial allowance; and if she will make a statement. [139795]

Mrs. Beckett

The temporary secretarial allowance has been reformed to make it more flexible, after representations from a number of hon. Members. The Speaker has approved the new arrangements. The Fees Office is writing to all hon. Members with details of the modifications.