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Originally Posted by Gayle
I wonder what Additional Cost Provision and Incidental Expenditure Provision covers?
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The Additional Costs Allowance (cost of staying away from main home/ACA) is paid to reimburse Members for necessary costs incurred when staying overnight away from their main home for the purpose of performing parliamentary duties. Inner London Members do not receive this allowance.
2007/08 ACA Maximum of £23,083
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The Incidental Expenses Provision (IEP) can be used to meet the cost of: accommodation for office or surgery use; equipment and supplies for office or surgery; work commissioned or other services; and certain travel and communications. The Staffing Allowance is paid to enable Members to employ staff. Staff salaries are paid directly to staff by the House of Commons Department of Resources. The IEP can also be used to cover certain staff related costs.
2007/08 IEP maximum of £21,339
2007/08 Staffing Allowance maximum of £90,505
More info at:
UK Parliament - House of Commons: Members' Allowance Expenditure 2007-2008