One in five MPs currently employ a member of their family, mostly husbands or wives. Some MPs argue that spouses are best able to handle the unpredictable work patterns, long hours and need for absolute trust, but opponents believe the system is too open to abuse. Do you believe MPs should or should not be allowed to hire family members? | Daily Question

One in five MPs currently employ a member of their family, mostly husbands or wives. Some MPs argue that spouses are best able to handle the unpredictable work patterns, long hours and need for absolute trust, but opponents believe the system is too open to abuse. Do you believe MPs should or should not be allowed to hire family members? Published on 2 August 2017 → Survey conducted on 2 August 2017 on 2868 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Should

24%

Should not

50%

Don't know

26%

Should

24%

Should not

50%

Don't know

26%