Weald of Kent MP expenses — Katie Lam
£4,742 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)
Katie Lam is the current MP for Weald of Kent (Conservative). In 2026-27 they claimed £4,742 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
£4,742
All-MP average — 2026-27
£3,007
Spend by category — 2026-27
Year-on-year trend
Weald of Kent MP expenses — common questions
- Who is the MP for Weald of Kent?
- Katie Lam (Conservative) is the current Member of Parliament for Weald of Kent.
- How much has the MP for Weald of Kent claimed in expenses?
- Katie Lam claimed £4,742 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 Katie Lam 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 £4,742 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
- What did Katie Lam claim the most on?
- Katie Lam's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £4,742.
- How do Weald of Kent's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
- The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Katie Lam claimed £4,742. 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.