Petition · past parliament
Scrap MPs' food expenses
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Completely scrap Memebers of Parliament food allowances, and allocate the saved money to feed hungry children.
Where they can, it is an MPs responsibility to feed themselves
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
| 7 Sep 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Sep 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
14 Sep 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.