Independent decision maker needed

Quote of the day:

“When you strip away the media hype of it all, what is needed is a clear, independent decision maker for any benefit to a member that is of remunerative nature or where there is some sort of private benefit in the service”

It comes from Clerk of the House Mary Harris who was giving evidence on the Member of Parliament (Remuneration and Services) Bill.

The full text of her evidence is here.