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| Review of MLAs' expenses system | |
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| The guidance given to MLAs on allowances is to be reviewed by the Assembly Commission. | The guidance given to MLAs on allowances is to be reviewed by the Assembly Commission. |
| It follows a report by the Senior Salaries Review Body in December. | |
| The commission has also decided to publish more details about MLAs' individual claims starting this financial year. | The commission has also decided to publish more details about MLAs' individual claims starting this financial year. |
| The Assembly speaker, William Hay, said it wanted to ensure that the Assembly is "open, transparent and demonstrates value for money". | The Assembly speaker, William Hay, said it wanted to ensure that the Assembly is "open, transparent and demonstrates value for money". |
| "Our goal is to have in place a model of best practice which is effective in supporting MLAs in their important work on behalf of the community and which commands public confidence." | "Our goal is to have in place a model of best practice which is effective in supporting MLAs in their important work on behalf of the community and which commands public confidence." |
| MLAs' receive allowances for office costs, staff and mileage. Around £8m is claimed every year. |