Petition · past parliament
Stop mp's being able to claim food and drink expenses
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
I want the rules changed on what expenses mps can claim. They definitely should not be able to claim food and drink expenses.
No other working people can claim all of their food and drink expenses why should the country pay for theirs. They seem to make the rules about money coming out of the country pot and fully take advantage spending hundreds of thousands every year.
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, including allowances for food and drink. 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
| 18 May 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 May 2022 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
20 May 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.