This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Publish a document showing how MPs use the additional £10,000 office budget
Every month until March 2021, the Government should publish a document on the first Friday of the month showing how much of the £10,000 additional office budget each MP has requested, the stated purpose for it, whether that request was authorised, and whether the money went to the MP or their staff.
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The expenses scandal showed the public that there are some MPs who take advantage of the expenses and budgeting system. I worry that some in Parliament will see this as free money that they can request and keep for themselves without using it for its intended purpose. This measure will ensure that MPs are accountable, and will provide a disincentive to those who would seek to use the money inappropriately.
This petition was rejected
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.
The UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for setting MPs' pay. The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) is responsible for deciding on MPs' expenses and pay. IPSA is independent of both Parliament and Government.
You can find out more about IPSA, including publication of MPs' expenses, here: https://www.theipsa.org.uk/about-us/
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