David claimed £39,814 in IPSA expenses for the 2011-12 financial year, below the Commons average of £226,147. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2011-12 financial year.
£39,814
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,147
£35,809
Staffing
£3,113
Office
£0
Accommodation
£178
Travel
£714
Other
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: Uncapped | £35,809 |
| Office Budget: Uncapped | £3,113 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £178 |
| Winding-up Budget: Uncapped | £714 |
Annual total spend
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense source
IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did David Cairns claim in expenses?
David Cairns claimed a total of £39,814 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2011-12 financial year. Source