Eliminate MPs having food and drinks expenses covered.

Rejected 12 signatures

What the petition asks

With the shocking realisation of so many MPs voting to abolish free school meals it only seems fair that MPs food and drinks expenses are also not covered. If this is the way parliament is looking to save money they need to look at themselves as well.

I believe quite simply that every child deserves a fair start in life, and punishing them for circumstances outside of their control is immensely inhumane. The main goal of me making this petition is to get the free school meals back for the poor kids who need it. However if the government insists on taking these away the very least they can do is not effectively accept free meals for themselves.

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

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

Key facts

Signatures 12

Status Rejected

Rejected 30 Oct 2020

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