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Scott Arthur, MP for Edinburgh South West
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Scott Arthur, MP for Edinburgh South West, had office costs of £173,383 in 2024-25, as published by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority. The average for MPs first elected in July 2024 was £184,902, so this is £11,519 below it: 240 of 350, highest first. Figures cover July 2024 to the end of the financial year only.
Key figures
- £173,383Office costs, 2024-25 Average £184,902
- £110,053Of which staff salaries
- 240 of 350Rank among MPs first elected in July 2024, highest first
What did the office cost, heading by heading?
| Heading | This MP | Average |
|---|---|---|
StaffingDetails for Staffing | £110,053 | £139,215 |
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OfficeDetails for Office | £28,868 | £23,201 |
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AccommodationDetails for Accommodation | £13,074 | £13,253 |
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Travel and subsistenceDetails for Travel and subsistence | £21,388 | £9,105 |
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Other costsDetails for Other costs | £0 | £128 |
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TotalDetails for Total | £173,383 | £184,902 |
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Staffing is the salaries of the MP's constituency and Westminster staff. Office covers running a constituency office. Accommodation is for MPs from outside London who need a second home. Travel depends largely on how far the constituency is from Westminster. The figures do not show whether any cost was proper, which IPSA checks before paying.
Source: Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, MPs’ staffing and business costs: annual publications, 2024-25.
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