📉 House of Commons Members’ Fund
Commons Chamber
The House of Commons has decided to deduct 0.03% from each member’s salary starting from April 1, 2025, to fund the House of Commons Members’ Fund. This decision will be in effect for the upcoming financial year and all subsequent years unless changed by a future resolution.
Summary
- From April 1, 2025, a small amount of 0.03% will be taken from the salary of each Member of the House of Commons.
- This deduction will continue every year after that, unless the House of Commons decides to change it.
Divisiveness
The transcript provided shows a formal order being passed in the House of Commons regarding the deductions from Members’ salaries into the House of Commons Members’ Fund. There is no evidence of disagreement or debate in the transcript. The order is presented as a straightforward resolution without any dissenting voices or alternative proposals mentioned. The use of ‘(Chris Elmore.)’ at the end suggests that the order was proposed and likely passed without contention, as typically, parliamentary transcripts include more detail when there is disagreement or debate. Therefore, the level of disagreement displayed in this session is minimal, justifying a rating of 1 on a scale of 1 to 5.