The standard per diem for members of the House of Lords is due to rise from £361 to £371 next week, in line with the 2.8 per cent increase in MPs' salaries.
* Peers in the House of Lords are set to receive a tax-free allowance equivalent to an £81,000 salary for working approximately 150 days a year, with sitting days averaging six hours.
* This increase has sparked controversy, with critics deeming it unfair to taxpayers, particularly amidst potential spending cuts for the population.
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