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Member

Speaking in the House of Commons on 12 November 2024

Debate

House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill

Contribution

I cannot believe the surprise and astonishment among my constituents, and probably among a number of constituents across the United Kingdom, when that was made apparent. How on earth can it possibly be the case that Members of the House of Lords do not pay any tax on the allowance that they get just for turning up? That is something we have to address. Of things on the great long list that will never be realised in the course of this Parliament, how about looking at that, dear Labour Government?

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