asked the Chairman of Committees:

Whether the House Committee will consider extending the entitlement to travel expenses for Lords’ spouses and civil partners to any person nominated by a Member of the House. [HL1017]

Proposals to extend Members’ entitlements to expenses, including the entitlement to travel expenses, normally require the approval of the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) and would require amendment by the House of the resolutions governing travel expenses. The SSRB is currently conducting its triennial review of parliamentary allowances and proposals for changes in entitlements to expenses should be presented directly to the SSRB for consideration during its review.