HON. MEMBERS' EXPENSES

Early day motion 1152, tabled 23 March 2009 by Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 56 members.

That this House believes that the constant flow of allegations relating to the conduct of hon. Members in respect of the use of allowances has a very damaging effect on the reputation of Parliament and on levels of trust in all hon. Members; recognises that democracy is damaged when trust is diminished; welcomes the decision of the Committee on Standards in Public Life to look at the system of allowances; and further recognises the need for a complete overhaul of the rules to ensure that public confidence is restored as quickly as possible.

Signatures by party: Labour 26, Liberal Democrat 22, Conservative 2, DUP 2, Independent 2, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1.