Wanted: Honest people to Join the Elected Legislature

Due to a large number of early retirements the Legislature would welcome applications for a number of vacancies which will arise during the next twelve months.

Successful applicants will present themselves for election in a constituency at a General Election and if successful will be required to exercise there judgement on behalf of their constituents in the formulation and enactment of legislation. You should be aware that the number of seats in the legislative chamber is likely to be reduced during the next Parliament. Although the details of employment are under review applicants should assume that the following job description includes the basic terms and conditions:

You will have a salary of £64,000 per annum (pay rise pending, to include London weighting) and your travel costs to and from your constituency when attending Parliamentary sessions, will be reimbursed. While in London, accommodation will be paid for on your behalf for three nights stay in an approved B&B while the House is sitting or when attending other proceedings of Parliament.

As a backbench member you will be provided with an office and staff including telephone, internet link and stationery. Staff selections will be subject to consultation with the sitting member. Arrangements for the payment of salaries will be dealt with by standard terms and condition for the employment of parliamentary staff. These arrangements replace the previous allowances for administration.

Members will be expected to return to their constituency at weekends and to hold a constituency surgery. Newspapers throughout the week will be delivered as part of your conditions of service.

You should not expect the taxpayer to help you pay to keep your present home on. If you want to keep it, then you should have weekend accommodation in your constituency or move to your job, like everyone else has to.

You should not expect the taxpayer to help you pay to keep your present home on. If you want to keep it, then you should be prepared to have weekend accommodation in your constituency or move to the constituency.

Standard terms and conditions will apply to pensions and retirements and in the event of a member failing to be re-selected or elected. Standard regulations and a Code of Practice for Members will apply to external employment, vacations, and minimum hours of attendance in the House and grievance procedures.

In the event of 51% of the electors in your constituency being dissatisfied with your conduct the Speaker of the House of Commons must order a bye-election. Should you be promoted to a Government post you will be provided with further regulations ensuring that you will not have any conflict on interest between your public duty and your private interests. The number Government posts is due for reduction.
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