MPs expenses
15th May 2009
There’s been a lot of chatter in the media over the last week or so about MPs expenses, mostly in relation to claims made for the cost of living both in their constituency and in London.
To me the solution is simple: instead of paying expenses for accomodation, provide them with state-owned accommodation in London for when they are attending parliament and pay their travel expenses for travelling between London and their constituency.
When looking into what expenses MPs are allowed to claim, I also noticed their basic salary is £63,291 which seems excessive.