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Parliamentary Standards Bill

Proceeding contribution from Baroness Royall of Blaisdon (Labour) in the House of Lords on Monday, 20 July 2009. It occurred during Debate on bills on Parliamentary Standards Bill.

My Lords, I stand by what I said in response to the noble Lord, Lord Jenkin. The Government believe that this is a matter for the IPSA to decide. The IPSA may decide that it wishes to have a consistent approach, or it may not wish to do that. However, it is up to the IPSA. I hope that noble Lords will agree that it is appropriate for this matter to be left to the new body.