Petition · past parliament
Limit MPs meal expenses to 30p a day
Rejected
9 signatures
What the petition asks
MPs currently have an allowance of £25 a day for food when working outside of London or their constituency. It has recently been suggested in Parliament that 30p is sufficient budget for a meal. In the current economic climate I would like Parliament to adjust their allowances accordingly.
To save taxpayer money and align MPs allowances with statements made in the house
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 more about IPSA here: http://www.theipsa.org.uk
You can find out more about IPSA here: http://www.theipsa.org.uk
Timeline
| 12 May 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 May 2022 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
9
Status
Rejected
Rejected
13 May 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.