2007-11-13 18:50:05 · 15 answers · asked by yrag 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
From http://www.parliament.uk/faq/pay_faq_page.cfm
An MPs parliamentary salary is £60,277 from 1 November 2006.
This doesn't include any monies they get from being board members and directors of companies and the like.
2007-11-13 18:54:51 · answer #1 · answered by Gavin T 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It varies from country to country, but in wealthier, (so called) democratic countries such as the United states or Britain they get paid roughly 20 times the average wage, but however they tend to sell contracts to companies their families and friends have shares in or own, which earns them extra income on top.
In less "free" countries I'd say politicians pay them selves what they want. Politicians also have things like food, travel and housing paid for.
I dare say politicians have a tough job in comparison to some, my initial opinion would be to state that politicians should only be paid the average wage, however this could leave them open to more corruption, I believe though in this present age with the continued existence of the limited liabilaty corporation that far to many people are getting involved in politics for the wrong reasons, but whats changed huh!
2007-11-14 10:22:21 · answer #2 · answered by Samarai Sam 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Entirely too much, in my humble opinion.
I take the position that their salaries and perks should be pegged to the median average income for their home district, and fully taxed, without any allowable exemptions during their time in office.
I think such a situation would make government a hell of a lot more responsible!
2007-11-14 02:56:42 · answer #3 · answered by wsulliva 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Mmm They Should Not Get Paid At All
2007-11-14 02:54:28 · answer #4 · answered by minnasota mama 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Who are 'politicians'? In which function? From which country?
2007-11-16 16:30:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
a british MP gets a basic £60,000 a year but in practice they get at least twice that through an expenses account. senior government officials get £100,000 - £160,000 whilst the PM gets around £180,000 - not bad i suppose
2007-11-16 15:42:46 · answer #6 · answered by <><><> 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Far too much, But I will take odds not as much as footballers, even though both sets perform like prima Donna's,
2007-11-14 03:19:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
fifty if your a normal MP one hundred and thriteen if in cabinet and aroun four hundred thousand as the prime minister
2007-11-17 08:04:54 · answer #8 · answered by Calum of Calderdale 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
£5 a week is to much for this bunch
2007-11-14 14:52:11 · answer #9 · answered by Scouse 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
6 figures and then there are perks and bribes and things that can make it 7 i believe
2007-11-14 02:52:04 · answer #10 · answered by studio 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋