Coroner critises UK driving eyesight test

[deeferdonk]

For MP's expenses they should just do it like any other organisation/company.
If they need to book travel/accommodation they contact a central admin person who books it for them. They will use pre-arranged agreements with providers where appropriate to get most cost effective solutions and ensure what is provided is within policy.
If they are expected to live away from home to perform there job (eg an MP from outside of London) they should receive a set subsistence allowance, which is adequate to pay for reasonable accommodation etc. If they choose to live in cheaper accommodation to save their subsistence that is fair enough.

[Nearholmer]

If they are expected to live away from home to perform there job (eg an MP from outside of London) they should receive a set subsistence allowance, which is adequate to pay for reasonable accommodation etc.

Isn’t that how it works already, with the ability to “commute” the allowance to use the money towards a second home if they decide to?

The rules and processes changed massively after 2010, and a lot of the “MPs are all living like royalty on expenses” meme is a hangover from the time of duck houses etc. mind you, take any 600 people, and within that group you’ll find some greedy, self-entitled b’stards (maybe two or three percent?).

[ratherbeintobago]

We do seem to be struggling a little to stick to the topic here?

[tim-b]

We do seem to be struggling a little to stick to the topic here?

It's a conversation and IME that's sometimes how they range. It's part of the experience and the enjoyment

If you ask about adjusting a Shimano 6700 RD then you'd expect a narrower focus

Oh gosh, here we go off on another tangent

[Bonefishblues]

We do seem to be struggling a little to stick to the topic here?

It's a conversation and IME that's sometimes how they range. It's part of the experience and the enjoyment

If you ask about adjusting a Shimano 6700 RD then you'd expect a narrower focus

Oh gosh, here we go off on another tangent

How long have you been on here?

[mjr]

Introduce a voucher scheme, travel warrants, etc, where there is a national agreement made with hotel chains, train companies, airlines, etc.

Why do you think MPs should be prevented from supporting independent and locally owned businesses? Sounds like a bung to big chains!

[tim-b]

Introduce a voucher scheme, travel warrants, etc, where there is a national agreement made with hotel chains, train companies, airlines, etc.

Why do you think MPs should be prevented from supporting independent and locally owned businesses? Sounds like a bung to big chains!

Local MPs are local and don't need the scheme. They should already be supporting local businesses

In this day and age MPs would waste a lot less time, travel and money by virtual appearances in Parliament, supporting businesses in their constituency.

They're well-paid enough to support local businesses elsewhere if they so choose. It could just as easily be a national voucher scheme that pays a basic accommodation amount that can be topped up by MPs at their B&B of choice at their expense.

There's nothing to prevent them buying everything else locally; meals, toiletries, PJs, bikes, etc.

I've seen the film, "Personal Services", maybe there are some drawbacks, though

[Jdsk]

PFD reports usually appear here, but I can't see this one yet:
https://www.judiciary.uk/prevention-of- ... h-reports/

GMC guidance to doctors:
https://www.gmc-uk.org/professional-sta ... vla-or-dva

DVLA guidance:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... t-2024.pdf

The PFD report that started this thread:
https://www.judiciary.uk/prevention-of- ... hs-report/

(Apologies for posting something relevant.)

Jonathan

[tim-b]

(Apologies for posting something relevant.)

It'll never catch on

[Bonefishblues]

(Apologies for posting something relevant.)

It'll never catch on

Yes but Brexit.

[tim-b]

(Apologies for posting something relevant.)

It'll never catch on

Yes but Brexit.

Catch, Brexit?
You must be referring to fishing quotas

[cycle tramp]

PFD reports usually appear here, but I can't see this one yet:
https://www.judiciary.uk/prevention-of- ... h-reports/

GMC guidance to doctors:
https://www.gmc-uk.org/professional-sta ... vla-or-dva

DVLA guidance:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... t-2024.pdf

The PFD report that started this thread:
https://www.judiciary.uk/prevention-of- ... hs-report/

(Apologies for posting something relevant.)

Jonathan

Thanks for posting it- I'm certainly going to include it with any replies about 'dangerous cyclists', hi-vis or compulsory helmets...