Member of Parliament
Blair McDougall
Blair claimed £186,207 in IPSA expenses for the 2024-25 financial year, below the Commons average of £226,175. That ranks Blair McDougall #455 of 644 MPs for total spend that year, and #247 of 360 Labour MPs. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
#455
of 644 MPs nationally
#247
of 360 Labour MPs
#32
of 55 MPs in Scotland
−£39,968
vs Commons average (£226,175)
£122,869
Highest: Staffing
£560
Lowest: Other costs
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2024-25 financial year.
£186,207
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,175
£122,869
Staffing
£25,725
Office
£18,208
Accommodation
£18,844
Travel
£560
Other
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £185,538 | £122,869 |
| Office Budget: £30,426 | £25,725 |
| Accommodation Budget: £31,549 | £18,208 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £18,844 |
| Other costs Budget: Uncapped | £560 |
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Blair McDougall claim in expenses?
Blair McDougall claimed a total of £186,207 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2024-25 financial year. Source
Where does Blair McDougall rank for MP expenses?
For the 2024-25 financial year, Blair McDougall ranks #455 of 644 current MPs for total IPSA spend, and #247 of 360 Labour MPs. The average claim across MPs that year was £226,175. Source