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MEPs’ expenses, a few facts
June 8, 2009 | Comments Off
The Editor
Sunday Times
London
Michael Pinto-Duschinsky (ST 24 May) understandably wants MEPs’ expenses put under the spotlight. I hold no candle for the EU, but I must draw his attention to a few facts.
MEPs have a salary, office allowance, staff allowance and political allowance, all of which are fixed. The staff allowance is paid against signed contracts. [...]







