A committee of MPs says there should be more support for politicians to find work after Parliament.
Conservative MP Sir Charles Walker, who chairs the Commons administration committee, said: "If the public wants the best individuals to represent them in the House of Commons, it is vital that MPs receive the support they need to do - and leave - their jobs well."
It had also heard evidence that the public nature of being an MP, and their "political baggage", could hinder their chances of landing a job in some lines of work.The committee said the Commons authorities should work with colleges and universities to fund "certified micro-qualifications" for MPs to record the skills they gain in Parliament.
"This could be an event with family and friends and/or presentation with a medallion of service," it added, with eligibility to be decided by Commons bosses.MPs are paid a basic salary of £84,144, and receive expenses to cover office costs, employing staff, and having to stay in London.found more than 200 of the 650 MPs declared earnings on top of this, ranging from £50 a year to almost £1m.
Although half were earning more than they had done in Parliament, 40% earned less and 10% the same as their MPs' salary.
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