Jim claimed £67,710 in IPSA expenses for the 2015-16 financial year, below the Commons average of £226,255. All MP expense claims are published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
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Expenses
IPSA published expense claims for the 2015-16 financial year.
£67,710
Total spend
Commons avg: £226,255
£15,278
Staffing
£3,297
Office
£1,959
Accommodation
£1,751
Travel
£45,425
Other
| Category | Spend |
|---|---|
| Staffing Budget: £35,000 | £15,278 |
| Office Budget: £5,850 | £3,297 |
| Accommodation Budget: £5,150 | £1,959 |
| Travel & subsistence Budget: Uncapped | £1,751 |
| Winding-up Budget: Uncapped | £43,452 |
| Other costs Budget: Uncapped | £1,973 |
Annual total spend
Source: IPSA Total Spend
Expense FAQs
How much did Jim McGovern claim in expenses?
Jim McGovern claimed a total of £67,710 in IPSA-published expenses for the 2015-16 financial year. Source