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Members of Parliament (Pay and Responsibilities) Bill

To require the Senior Salaries Review Body to take account of transfers of powers between Parliament and European Union institutions when making recommendations on the pay of Members of Parliament; and for connected purposes

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

15 December 2008

In Plain English

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This bill would require the Senior Salaries Review Body to take into account any transfers of powers between Parliament and European Union institutions when it makes recommendations on Members of Parliament's pay and allowances. It aims to ensure MPs' pay reflects changes to Parliament's constitutional powers, with scope for related provisions.

Key Points

  • The Senior Salaries Review Body must consider transfers of powers between Parliament and EU institutions when advising on MPs' pay.
  • MPs' pay would be linked to changes in Parliament’s constitutional powers as described by the bill.
  • The ‘connected purposes’ clause allows related measures to be added later.

Who is affected?

Members of Parliament (MPs)Parliamentary staff and offices funded by MPs' pay and allowancesThe Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) and its staff

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3 Jun 2008

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