Details of the MP expense claim system budgets can be found on the website of the Independent Parliamentary Standard Authority.
Office, Staffing and Accomodation expenses are subject to a budget cap, only travel and subsistence claims are unlimited.
Staff had to travel to local school to assis Member during a visit. A taxi from the station was the most appropriate method of travel. Staff taxi travel Within Constituency Travel From: Crewe To: Wistaston School
Amount
£7.00
Paid
Date
Fri 9th Nov 2012
220778
Type
Staff Travel (Taxi MP Staff)
Description
No buses were available so staff member took a taxi from the station to the office Staff taxi travel Within Constituency Travel From: Crewe To: Constituency Office
Alternative was to pay for overnight accommodation in Crewe. No public transport available for this route. Staff Travel Westminster to Const Office From: Crewe Stn To: Accommodation