MP Expenses

East Surrey MP expenses — Claire Coutinho

£1,400 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Claire Coutinho is the current MP for East Surrey (Conservative). In 2026-27 they claimed £1,400 in IPSA business costs — staffing, office running costs, accommodation and travel — not personal salary. See the full profile with itemised claims or read the methodology.

Total claimed — 2026-27

£1,400

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

East Surrey MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for East Surrey?
Claire Coutinho (Conservative) is the current Member of Parliament for East Surrey.
How much has the MP for East Surrey claimed in expenses?
Claire Coutinho claimed £1,400 in IPSA business costs in 2026-27. IPSA expenses cover the costs of doing the job of an MP — staffing, office running costs, accommodation and travel — not personal salary.
How much is Claire Coutinho paid as an MP?
The 2026/27 basic salary for a Member of Parliament is £98,599 from 1 April 2026, set by IPSA. Additional paid roles and outside earnings are separate. The £1,400 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Claire Coutinho claim the most on?
Claire Coutinho's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £1,400.
How do East Surrey's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Claire Coutinho claimed £1,400. Figures are presented without ranking or interpretation — claim levels reflect factors like constituency distance from Westminster and staffing needs.

Figures are presented without ranking or interpretation. Read the methodology for details on data sourcing and publication lag.