Petition · past parliament
Stop MPs claiming back their TV licence on expenses
Rejected
16 signatures
What the petition asks
With the BBC about to stop at least half of all over 75 years old pensioners getting free TV licences, is it fair that MPs should be able to claim it back?
removing this allowance from MPs would save over £100,000 and bring back some fairness into the TV licence at a time when pensioners are struggling financially
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' expenses and 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
| 12 Jun 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Jul 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
16
Status
Rejected
Rejected
8 Jul 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.