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.

Useful information

Bodies related to the Members Estimate Committee

Governance of the House of Commons

For more information regarding the House of Commons Commission please contact:

Robert Twigger - Secretary to the Commission
Tel: 020 7219 3270

Joanna Dodd - Assistant Secretary to the Commission

Louise Sargent - PA to Secretary to the Commission
Tel: 020 7219 3299

Email: HOCCommission@parliament.uk

View the Governance structure of the Commons administration (PDF PDF 278 KB)Opens in a new window