CSPL · MPs' Expenses and Allowances: Supporting Parliament, safegu…

R12-28

November 2009

Response position and delivery status are recorded separately. Acceptance does not establish implementation.

Recommendation

MPs who represent constituencies beyond a reasonable commuting distance from Parliament should continue to be entitled to claim for travel for family members. Reimbursement should only be claimable for travel between the constituency and London, and vice versa. Best value for money should always be pursued in purchasing these tickets and only the cost of standard class tickets should be claimable. Claims for family travel when Parliament is not sitting should only be permitted in exceptional circumstances.

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