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» Monday, March 23, 2009

MPs’ Expenses

Asked if the Prime Minister was satisfied with the explanation from the Employment Minister Tony McNulty regarding his expenses, the PMS said that these were not issues for him to reply to as they related to Mr McNulty s capacity as an MP rather than his governmental responsibilities.

Asked if the Prime Minister had full confidence in Tony McNulty, the PMS said yes.

Asked if the Prime Minister had a view on whether or not there was scope for reform regarding MPs expenses, the PMS said that the Prime Minister had always been an advocate of greater transparency and accountability in relation to MPs expenses, but detailed issues were a matter for Parliament to take a view on separately.

Asked if the Prime Minister had a view on changing the way MPs were financed, the PMS said that these issues were a matter for Parliament to take a view on collectively.

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