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Dear Ms Fisk

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was received by IPSA on 06 December 2023.

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From: Victoria Fisk <[FOI #1055465 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 6, 2023 4:01 AM
To: FOI (Freedom of Information) [Mailbox] <[IPSA request email]>
Subject: Freedom of Information request - Income, Allowances, and Benefits
for Members of Parliament

Income, Allowances, and Benefits for Members of Parliament

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to make a Freedom of Information (FOI) request under the
provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2000. I kindly request that
you provide me with the following information regarding the income,
allowances, and benefits received by Members of Parliament (MPs) in the
United Kingdom.

1. Income from Taxpayer Money:
a) Please provide a breakdown of the total income received by MPs from
taxpayer money, specifically relating to wages, allowances, and expenses
for the most recent fiscal year available.

2. Allowances and Expenses:
a) Provide a detailed list of ALL allowances and expenses available to
MPs. Please specify the purpose of each allowance (e.g., travel, food
allowance, hotel stays or visits, rent, etc.), as well as the total amount
allocated for each allowance.
b) If applicable, please indicate whether there is a maximum limit for
each allowance per year and specify the amounts of these limits.

3. Minimum Working Hours for MPs:
a) State the minimum number of hours per week or other defined period that
MPs are required to work, as per the guidelines or regulations governing
their role.
b) Provide any evidence or documentation that outlines the minimum working
hours for MPs.

4. Additional Benefits or Perks:
a) Please disclose any and all additional benefits or perks available to
MPs beyond their income, allowances, and expenses, e.g., travel, cars.
This may include access to facilities, discounts, or any other privileges
associated with their position.

5. Disclosure Format:
a) Please provide the requested information in electronic format,
preferably as a digital document such as a PDF or Word file.

I understand that there may be exemptions to the release of certain
information, as outlined in the Freedom of Information Act 2000. If any
exemptions apply to the requested information, I kindly request that you
provide a clear explanation for each exemption invoked.

I believe that the requested information is in the public interest as it
pertains to the transparency and accountability of public funds allocated
to MPs. The information will contribute to a better understanding of the
financial aspects of parliamentary representation

Yours faithfully,

Victoria Fisk

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Dear Ms Fisk

Please find attached the response to your FOI request.

Yours sincerely

Alison Benson

Information Governance Officer

[1]www.theipsa.org.uk 

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Dear Ms Fisk

In our constitutional arrangements , as elected office-holders MPs are
accountable to their electors for their work as MPs – IPSA does not have
the remit to set MP working patterns and neither does the House of Commons

Yours sincerely

Alison Benson

Information Governance Officer

[1]www.theipsa.org.uk 

[2]@ipsauk 

From: Victoria Fisk <[FOI #1055465 email]>
Sent: Friday, December 8, 2023 11:37 AM
To: FOI (Freedom of Information) [Mailbox] <[IPSA request email]>
Subject: Re: Response FOI Request: RFI-202312-02

Dear FOI (Freedom of Information) [Mailbox],

Are you stating that MPs could theoretically work 1 hour a week funded by
tax payers and receive an £85 thousand salary?

Yours sincerely,

Victoria Fisk

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