The MPs' expenses watchdog Ipsa is due to take control of MPs' pensions from April 2012, subject to a parliamentary procedure to allow the change.
House Democrats could turn to a quirky parliamentary procedure that would fast-track the process by structuring a vote that would "deem" the Senate version approved at the same time lawmakers agree to bring to the floor a package of fixes to that bill.
"We are aiming at reaching a formal agreement in the second half of July, taking into account national parliamentary procedure, allowing for a first disbursement of 30 billion euros by the end of the month to be mobilized as a contingency in case of urgent needs in the Spanish banking system, " Juncker said in a statement to reporters after the meeting.
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The civic groups can also take the credit for another, admittedly small, step: party leaders will now probably make the selection procedure for parliamentary candidates a little more open.
Mr Bercow said he had consulted the attorney general and the solicitor general before granting the police's request and had also sought the advice of the Clerk of the House, who advises the Speaker on procedure and parliamentary privilege.
Martin lifted eyebrows later when MPs demanded a formal debate about his tenure and he was forced to consult with parliamentary clerks to check on procedure.
The roots of the row stretch back to the parliamentary elections, which followed a procedure set by an electoral law providing for two-thirds of the seats to be allocated by party lists and the rest to be fought by individuals running as independents.
"We have a full complaints procedure which is backed by a parliamentary ombudsman and the adjudicator for National Savings, " explained spokesman Steve Downey.
He has been summoned before the Procedure Committee for a dressing-down over his department's performance in answering parliamentary questions - where figures show it has the worst record in Whitehall, with MPs waiting too long for often unacceptable answers.
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