HON. MEMBERS' EXPENSES

That this House believes that the constant flow of allegations relating to the conduct of hon. Members in respect of the use of allowances has a very damaging effect on the reputation of Parliament and on levels of trust in all hon. Members; recognises that democracy is damaged when trust is diminished; welcomes the decision of the Committee on Standards in Public Life to look at the system of allowances; and further recognises the need for a complete overhaul of the rules to ensure that public confidence is restored as quickly as possible.