MPs empolying Family members.

[Leekbrookgull]

This RACKET and there are no other words for it has to stop. Just go mainstream media. This is not about money for me its about being on the level. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/new...s-a-family-member-the-full-list-revealed.html

 

[Butch Willykins]

Don't let the BBC catch you posting other people's links.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

I don't have a problem with it.

 

[Leekbrookgull]

No application of the post. In any form of media. No interview.

 

[beorhthelm]

where's the problem? its only a racket if those family members are being paid over market rate for their role, or not really doing a job. but MP's need those roles and they only have a finite budget, so i cant see how they'd disadvantage themselves by squardering it. more likely the opposite, the family member will take a modest salary and work longer hours than you'd resonably expect some one to do so normally.

 

[GoldWithFalmer]

same here,can't see a problem too much either......i am open to why and what the pitfalls are..

 

[beorhthelm]

No application of the post. In any form of media. No interview.

so to be clear, you want to outlaw all family businesses? no jobs for friends or other contacts? or being deliberatly controversial? do grow up.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

so to be clear, you want to outlaw all family businesses? no jobs for friends or other contacts? or being deliberatly controversial? do grow up.

Exactly. My ex was a driving instructor at one point. I was paid a wage for answering the phone, making appts., and book keeping.

 

[Mr Smggles]

so to be clear, you want to outlaw all family businesses? no jobs for friends or other contacts? or being deliberatly controversial? do grow up.

It's different though isn't it, because it's public money. As long as they are paid an industry standard salary and actually work proper hours, I see no problem. However, looking at the list there are lots of part time positions. I would how many hours can constitute part time. 8 hours a week?

 

[The Albion Roar]

I don't have a problem with it.

I'd agree to a point. The issue isn't with members of the family working for a given MP as such. It's not even if the person in question is the best available (though it would be nice to know that the bar is set quite high). The point being that whether that person is there on genuine merit or whether they're there through nepotism.

As has been pointed out, this is public money we're talking about, so it would be good to know exactly what values any given person brings to a role. Bearing in mind an MP has a certain amount of expenses to spend on staff, some may well seek that opportunity to merely keep the money in-house.

If it goes unchecked, you'll only get more Henry Conways.

 

[Albumen]

Empolying is for loosers.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

It's different though isn't it, because it's public money. As long as they are paid an industry standard salary and actually work proper hours, I see no problem. However, looking at the list there are lots of part time positions. I would how many hours can constitute part time. 8 hours a week?

Are they saving public money by working from home? If the job was advertised, would the MP have to rent an office, provide equipment etc?

 

[Eeyore]

I have no problem with it as long as the person employed is qualified to carry out the tasks. There are many ways in which it could be more productive.

 

[Mr Smggles]

Are they saving public money by working from home? If the job was advertised, would the MP have to rent an office, provide equipment etc?

Alternatively, are they lining their pockets by claiming expenses on a home office?

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Alternatively, are they lining their pockets by claiming expenses on a home office?

Not if they're working from home.

 

[Ernest]

If they're NOT paid a million pounds a year then they're LOW achievers anyway

 

[Mr Smggles]

Not if they're working from home.

But when you have a home office, I'm certain you can claim expenses for the space used. Just like the employer paying rent for office space.

 

[happypig]

My mrs has a craft business and does various events around East Sussex, I sometimes go along to help her put the gazebo up and lug a few boxes around. I then have a kip or listen to my ipod. I get rewarded with a few coppers for a pint or a cake. Are you really saying that this is corruption of the highest order or did you just want to start another (pointless) thread ?

 

[Thunder Bolt]

But when you have a home office, I'm certain you can claim expenses for the space used. Just like the employer paying rent for office space.

I couldn't say definitely but I would say not.

 

[wellquickwoody]

Empolying is for loosers.

Drunk post, or just really bad spelling?