Peers already get a daily allowance of £342 to help with transport and other costs when they go to Westminster.
Additionally, regulations were revised in 2010 in the wake of the parliamentary expenditures controversy, stating that they were required to use this money to cover any lodging costs.
Members were cautioned that the authorities of the parliament would “come down hard, very hard” on those who misused the system, although under the new system, they can claim up to an extra £100 towards the cost of “hotels, clubs, or similar accommodation”.
The upper house of parliament “must be accessible to all, regardless of financial status and location,” according to Lord True, the leader of the House of Lords.
“We have too much turned into a House of the South-East of England,” he continued. It is wrong that some people might be discouraged from attending this house because it would be extremely expensive for them to do so.
“The idea does, in my opinion, achieve a balance. Everyone here needs to be aware that the money they spend is not their own.”
