Petition · past parliament
MPs pay should be Performance Related
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
Many employees in this country are subject to Performance Related Pay. MPs promise a lot but so often fail to deliver. This sort of performance should be reflected in their wallets by linking all or part of their salary to performance.
An independent body could set objectives annually.
An independent body could set objectives annually.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
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' pay. IPSA is independent of both Parliament and Government.
You can find out how to contact IPSA here:
http://www.theipsa.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/
You can find out how to contact IPSA here:
http://www.theipsa.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/
Timeline
| 22 Mar 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Mar 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
29 Mar 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.