Prevent MPs from claiming meals in expenses

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

I want MPs to stop using taxpayers money to buy overpriced meals in parliament, and instead fund this themselves

Because the government has seen fit to stop hungry children recieving free school meals over the holidays I see no reason for the public to subside their luxuries when they cannot subsidise other people’s necessities

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

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 here: https://www.theipsa.org.uk/about-us/

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Increase food and drink prices for MPs in House of Commons catering venues: Increase food and drink prices for MPs in House of Commons catering venues

Timeline

22 Oct 2020	Petition opened for signatures
30 Oct 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 30 Oct 2020

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