Herald-Sun (Australia): MPs in the dark

New rules telling British MPs how to change a light bulb in 10 simple steps has sparked outrage among taxpayers.

The step-by-step guide was issued by the House of Commons Commission, which oversees the Parliament.

It advises MPs who find a broken bulb to put on a protective mask and gloves before picking up shards of glass with a dustpan and broom and placing them in a sturdy box.

The Taxpayers' Alliance branded the guide ridiculous.

"Politicians are living on another planet,'' a spokesman said.

The guide was released after Conservative MP David Davies sought the rules for disposing of broken environmentally friendly light bulbs.