12:35: Harman says that the people need to have trust in confidence in those who are supposed to represent the public interest. The Kelly Report is another step to secure this.
12:37: Harman suggests that Parliament has pre-empted the Kelly report on the cessation of 2nd homes allowances, pay increases, gardening etc. This is all true, but it looks slightly haughty and like being wise after the event.
12:40: Praise of the Kelly report’s acknowledgement that MPs need to be within striking distance of Westminster whilst retaining the constiuency link. The emphasis on family is also praised. She urges that all to accept the recommendations in full.
IPSA, is backed by Harman and those who will sit on. IPSA is the authority that must consult MPs to decide on the future of the allowance system, that was why it was set up in the first place. This is how Harman justifies the absence of a free vote.
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