MPs to give up food expenses

Rejected 19 signatures

What the petition asks

The government is given food expenses whilst denying our most vulnerable children one meal a day. On this basis, wealthy MPs should not receive any money for food either.

After an abhorrent vote against providing our hungriest children with food during one of our toughest times, MPs were also awarded an above-inflation pay rise. It is not right that they also receive help towards meals, when our children are living off food banks

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 or expenses. 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/

MPs may claim for the cost of purchasing food and non-alcoholic drinks where they have stayed overnight outside the London Area and their constituency. This is limited to £25 for each night they have stayed, but the claims can be for purchases made during the day.

We have published the following petition, which you might like to sign:

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

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

Key facts

Signatures 19

Status Rejected

Rejected 30 Oct 2020

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