How much did Dawlish’s MP cost the taxpayer in 2021/22?
By Will Goddard
7th Jan 2023 | Local News
Conservative MP Anne Marie Morris was paid an £81.9k salary and claimed £236.3k in expenses in the 2021/22 financial year, according to data from the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
All MPs were paid a basic salary of £81.9k, with some given additional income.
The Newton Abbot MP's expenses put her above the average amount claimed of £209.1k.
This year has been Ms Morris' second most expensive to date, with £236.3k claimed in 2021/22 and £239.1k in 2020/21.
Expenses breakdown
Staffing was Ms Morris' biggest expense, followed by office costs and accommodation.
She mostly spent under budget, apart from accommodation. Broken down by type, expenses were:
- Staffing £178k (from a budget of £204.3k)
- Office costs £25.7k (from a budget of £27.4k)
- Accommodation £25.1k (from a budget of £23.2k)
- MP travel £8.7k
- Miscellaneous £1.7k
- Staff travel £0.4k
Anne Marie Morris MP has been contacted for comment.
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