Nick SmithExpenses 2012-13
LabourMP for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney
Full category breakdown of every claim Nick Smith filed with IPSA during the 2012-13 parliamentary year, alongside peer comparisons.
£159,545
Total claimed 2012-13
£148,484
Average MP (2012-13)
+7%
vs average MP
#39
of 79 MPs
Category breakdown — 2012-13
| Category | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | £135,960 | 85.2% |
| Office | £18,784 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation | £4,801 | 3.0% |
| Total | £159,545 | 100.0% |
2012-13 in context
In 2012-13, Nick Smith claimed £159,545 in expenses from IPSA — ranking #39 out of 79 sitting MPs. The average MP claimed £148,484 that year, and the highest-claiming MP claimed £201,377.
For the full multi-year picture see the Nick Smith expenses overview, or return to the Nick Smith report card.