In July 1997, the UK Government invited the Review Body on Senior Salaries (SSRB) to set the initial salaries of MSPs, but said that it would be for the Scottish Parliament to determine the allowances to be paid to MSPs.
In July 1997, the UK Government requested the Review Body on Senior Salaries (SSRB) to establish the initial salaries of MSPs, but it was up to the Scottish Parliament to determine the allowances paid to MSPs.