ConservativeHome.com's March 2009 survey

1. Remuneration of MPs

14% of survey complete.

5% cut in MPs' pay during the period of austerity in the public sector

Reduction in the number of MPs to 500 from the current 650

Ban on Tory frontbenchers pursuing outside paid interests while in opposition

10% cut in ministers' pay during the period of austerity in the public sector

Root-and-branch reform of the allowances received by MPs

One-third reduction in MPs' own pension benefits

Other (please specify)