Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme: The Independent Expert Panel
The Independent Expert Panel determines cases against MPs and appeals under the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme; and appeals under the MPs’ Code of Conduct.
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Members' Allowances (505KB PDF)
On 22 January 2009, the House of Commons agreed to a new version of the Green Book, rules on Members’ allowances and changes to the audit regime for Members’ allowances. The new Green Book came into effect on 1 April 2009. This paper reviews developments that led to the revision of the Green Book; the background to changes made since it was published; and the decision by the Committee on Standards in Public Life to inquire into Members’ expenses. See also Research Paper 09/61 which covers the Parliamentary Standards Bill.
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Members' Allowances (505KB PDF)
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