Rejected petition: Means test MP’s and Ministers for claiming expenses on second homes.
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Means test MP’s and Ministers claiming for heating, lighting and food in their second homes.
Change the rules so that MP’s and Ministers do not automatically receive payment for Heating, lighting or food on second houses, they should be means tested for these expenses and paid for by them from their salary.
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. 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 here: http://www.theipsa.org.uk
Alternatively, you may wish to sign this petition calling for a similar action:
Review the system of expenses and allowances for MPs - https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/702821
We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.