Members Estimate Committee

The MEC, which has the same membership as the House of Commons Commission, was established under Standing Order 153D to provide oversight of the House of Commons Members Estimate.  Items still within the ambit of the Estimate include:

• the Exchequer contribution towards the cost of pensions for Members of Parliament;
• the provision of ICT equipment to Members;
• financial assistance to Opposition parties (Short Money);
• an Exchequer contribution to the Members’ Fund;
• provision of some training for Members and their staff
• Members’ allowance of pre-paid envelopes and stationery; and
• payment for insurance.