Bulletin, 11 May (Data publication, Scheme consultation, House services fair and regional map update)

Data publication – 18 May

On 18 May we will be publishing details of MPs’ business costs for December 2022 and January 2023 as part of our routine publication of data every two months.

You can now access the latest batch of your business costs using the Publication Data service.

We recommend that you check your data before we publish and if you think we have missed anything, please contact us as soon as possible.

Scheme consultation

There is still time to have your say on the latest proposed changes to The Scheme of MPs’ Staffing and Business Costs.

In light of the expected changes to constituency boundaries and the repeal of the Fixed Term Parliaments Act, we are looking at the impact on rules concerning Loss of Office Payments (LOOP) and winding-up payments.

We are proposing changes to the Scheme which would clarify the eligibility rules and ensure that they are fair and provide the appropriate support to MPs leaving Parliament.

We are keen to hear the views of MPs, their staff, and our wider stakeholders on these changes and how best they should be implemented.

The consultation also asks some more general questions about the support provided to MPs and their staff when leaving Parliament.

View the full consultation document on our website.

How to respond

You can use our quick and easy online survey.

You can also email consultation@theipsa.org.uk if you prefer.

Please submit your response by 11.59 pm on 2 June 2023.

House services fair

IPSA will be at the House Services Fair at Portcullis House on 22 and 23 May.

Please come along to meet your Account Managers, and Payroll and HOST representatives, all of whom will be available to answer your queries.

Alternatively, you can book an appointment.

Regional map update

The latest version of our regional map is now live on our website.

The map has been updated to reflect the latest changes to the HOST regional structure. You can use the map to help ensure your queries are directed to the right person.

You can also download a copy of the IPSA regional map.