Yes, I rather expected more particularly from those who were wealthy to start with.
Principles governing Members’ allowancesThe following questions are designed to assist Members incoming to a decision about whether or not costs incurred areappropriate to be met from the allowances:Is this expense genuinely incurred by me in my role as aMember of Parliament as opposed to my personal capacity?Is this purchase supporting me in carrying out myparliamentary duties? Defining parliamentary duties is difficultbut Members may wish to consider (i) the generally acceptedparliamentary functions: the legislative role; the oversight and accountability role; and the representative role, includingdealing with constituents’ problems and (ii) obligations theymay have, for example as a small employer. Anything which isdone for personal benefit or for electioneering or for the directsupport of a political party will not be part of a Member’sparliamentary duties.Does the claim match the purpose of the allowance in questionas set out later in the Green Book?Could the claim in any way damage the reputation ofParliament or its Members?How comfortable do I feel with the knowledge that my claim will be available to the public under Freedom of Information?
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Quote from: jordysi on May 14, 2009, 05:10:31 pm urgo.............urgoIs that geordie for "ergo"?Community service is an ace idea - to be carried out after they have lost their seats and are not being paid to serve us.
