MPs should be given six-month golden handshakes when they leave - a move which may clear out jaded politicians who are too scared to quit, the Commons heard.
Tory Charles Walker gave a scathing verdict on the quality of MPs - warning that insecurity and lack of support means many of the "best and brightest" are being put off.
He also said that some longstanding Parliamentarians would "love" to quit, but fears about finding a job after leaving stop them from doing so.
