Scandal of the ‘silent peers’ who claim more than £1.6m in expenses despite mimimal participation in House of Lords

‘Twenty “silent peers” have been paid more than £1.6million in allowances and travel expenses over the past five years despite them making almost no contribution to debates in the House of Lords.
The peers, who include former ministers and an aide to the Queen, are entitled to claim a tax-free allowance of £300-a-day for attending the House of Lords as well as travel costs for those living outside London.
An analysis by The Telegraph found that one member has claimed more than £200,000 for attending the Lords while four have claimed over £100,000. They have barely spoken on the floor of the house.’

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