Petition · past parliament

Cap meal expenses for MPs and Lords at 30p.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Lee Anderson MP says people can make meals for 30p a go. In this cost of living crisis we need MPs et al to take the lead, tighten their belts, and live like they expect us to. The cap applied to all HoC and HoL staff.
Practise what you preach.

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/

Timeline

16 May 2022 Petition opened for signatures
17 Jun 2022 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 17 Jun 2022

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.