A radically redesigned Parliament Page 2

Quote: Teddy Paddalack @ 31st October 2022, 10:38 PM

They require no relevant degree in their field, they merely follow work set out by civil servants.

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So officials in fact rule us and make all the choices? Are you seriously suggesting a full on technocracy or is your meaning getting lost?

Quote: Teddy Paddalack @ 31st October 2022, 10:38 PM

if every MP lives in the constituency they represent their carbon footprint as well as their expenses would be minimal.

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Most do only live in their constituency. And London. Unless you're suggesting the House as a physical place they need to be active in is abolished and the processes of government and legislature become virtual?

Quote: Aaron @ 31st October 2022, 7:36 PM

Abolish Parliament and return to direct absolute monarchical rule. Easy.

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Quote: Chappers @ 31st October 2022, 9:03 PM

Brilliant idea!

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Exactly. Count me in!

Quote: Aaron @ 31st October 2022, 10:02 PM

We pay MPs very little for what we ask them to do.

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Google says that MPs make the equivalent of $95,700 per year. Members of the American Senate and Congress are paid $174,000. Looks like our presidents earn a little more than three times your PM's salary. Seems there's room for improvement.

Quote: Hercules Grytpype Thynne @ 1st November 2022, 9:02 AM

Exactly. Count me in!

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I most definitely have been mis-quoted there.

Quote: Chappers @ 1st November 2022, 3:18 PM

I most definitely have been mis-quoted there.

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Your irony is too subtle sometimes

You're not a Charlie then?

Quote: Hercules Grytpype Thynne @ 1st November 2022, 4:00 PM

Your irony is too subtle sometimes

You're not a Charlie then?

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I must be cracking up.