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Non-speaking lords pocket over £1m
PEERS who have not spoken in the House of Lords this year have claimed more than a million pounds in expenses, the Electoral Reform Society revealed yesterday.
The 64 lords and ladies pocketed £1,262,670 in public money for turning up to Parliament, but failed to take part in any debates.
And a staggering 30 of the unelected politicians have pocketed £772,719 — despite not speaking for the last five years.
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