Parliamentary Allowances (Restriction) Bill

A Bill to prohibit members of the House of Commons who do not take the oath from receiving parliamentary allowances; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

19 September 2019

In Plain English

AI-generated

If enacted, the bill would bar MPs who have not taken the oath from receiving parliamentary allowances. The restriction would apply to all parliamentary allowances and related expenses, with other provisions to implement and enforce the rule.

Key Points

Prohibits Members of Parliament who have not taken the oath from receiving parliamentary allowances.
Applies to all parliamentary allowances and related expenses.
Includes connected provisions to implement and enforce the restriction.

Who is affected?

Current MPs who have not taken the oathProspective MPs who have not yet taken the oathHouse of Commons administration and staff responsible for paying and managing parliamentary allowancesTaxpayers/public funds that pay MPs' allowances

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Parliamentary Allowances (Restriction)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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