British Debate on Office Expenses
Members of the British House of Commons debated an amendment which would increase members' allowances from the government for office expense… read more
Members of the British House of Commons debated an amendment which would increase members' allowances from the government for office expenses. The administration of Prime Minister Major favored a raise of 20 percent in the members' allowances, while a report from the Top Salaries Review Board recommended an increase of 40 percent. close
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- Jack Cunningham Member United Kingdom (Labour)
- John Garrett Member, House of Commons United Kingdom->Labour Party
- John Gorst Member, House of Commons United Kingdom->Conservative Party
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