This note briefly reviews the background to Sir John Baker's review, outlines his conclusions and the Government's response to them. It does not consider the question of Members' allowances, which are currently being reviewed by the Members Estimate Committee.
In Brief: Members' pay (65 KB , PDF)
This note briefly reviews the background to Sir John Baker’s review, outlines his conclusions and the Government’s response to them. It does not consider the question of Members’ allowances, which are currently being reviewed by the Members Estimate Committee.
In Brief: Members' pay (65 KB , PDF)
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A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
