Festive and celebratory claims

We have provided some answers to frequently asked questions about the use of budgets for celebrations to support MPs and their staff in conducting their parliamentary activities during the festive season.

The answers give broad guidance about what is allowable under the Scheme.

There is discretion within budgets for some items, but we would remind MPs that claims:

• should represent value for money, especially in the current economic climate

• must be expressly parliamentary in nature

• should not be party-political, campaigning, or self-promotional

All claims will be published in the usual manner.

For more information, visit Festive and celebratory claims.