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 asked the Review Body on Senior Salaries (SSRB) to set the initial salary for MSPs. However, they left the decision of MSP allowances to the Scottish Parliament.