R12-58

The independent regulator and the House of Commons should establish a joint audit committee to oversee the assurance arrangements for MPs’ expenses, facilities and support arrangements. The chair and the majority of the membership of the audit committee should be independent of Parliament. The joint audit committee should publish an annual report on its activities and its opinion on the effectiveness of the system of internal controls of the new independent regulator and the House of Commons. 17 MPS’ EXPENSES AND ALLOWANCES: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY