How did the Commons respond to the covid-19 pandemic?
The House of Commons changed many of its working practices in response to the covid-19 pandemic. Some of these changes were retained, but most were not.
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Members' allowances - the Government's proposals for reform (4 MB , PDF)
This note outlines the background to the CSPL inquiry and contrasts the Government’s proposals for reforming the allowances’ system with the conclusions reached by the MEC in its June 2008 Review of Allowances. It briefly notes some reaction and responses to the Government’s proposals and gives details of the current amounts that Members can claim under the allowances.
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Members' allowances - the Government's proposals for reform (4 MB , PDF)
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