ADDITIONAL COSTS ALLOWANCE

That this House believes that those hon. Members and Ministers who are provided with accommodation at public expense as a consequence of their specific responsibilities should not be entitled to the additional costs allowance provided to meet the costs associated with necessary second homes; further believes that the current review of hon. Members' allowances should include a thorough examination of the purpose and use of the additional costs allowance, including the rules governing payments to cover rents and mortgages; and urges those conducting the review to recommend changes to the rules regarding eligibility for the additional costs allowance accordingly.