That's one of the questions being asked in a new consultation about pay and expenses claims for MHKs and MLCs.
A proposed Public Sector Payments Bill would replace laws dating back to 1989 and covers a variety of areas, including an option for Tynwald to stop paying members who've been suspended.
You can give your views online via the government's consultation hub until January 6.
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