Rent on Quarters
At present they do not pay for their quarters and many of the costs associated with the running of the properties is met from the public purse, in recognition of the fact that the Residence is used for official duties (hosting, accommodation and general schmoozing). Collecting an element of SFA rent would be a v small drop in the bucket. When considered against the hardships some of our DAs (and their staff and families) have to face (and a not in considerable risk to their personal security), a free house is small recompense.