MP Expenses

West Dunbartonshire MP expenses — Douglas McAllister

£4,596 claimed in IPSA expenses (2026-27)

Douglas McAllister is the current MP for West Dunbartonshire (Labour). In 2026-27 they claimed £4,596 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

£4,596

All-MP average — 2026-27

£3,007

Spend by category — 2026-27

Year-on-year trend

West Dunbartonshire MP expenses — common questions

Who is the MP for West Dunbartonshire?
Douglas McAllister (Labour) is the current Member of Parliament for West Dunbartonshire.
How much has the MP for West Dunbartonshire claimed in expenses?
Douglas McAllister claimed £4,596 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 Douglas McAllister 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 £4,596 shown on this page is parliamentary business costs, not salary.
What did Douglas McAllister claim the most on?
Douglas McAllister's largest expense category in 2026-27 was Office Costs, at £4,044.
How do West Dunbartonshire's MP expenses compare with other MPs?
The average claimed across all MPs in 2026-27 was £3,007. Douglas McAllister claimed £4,596. 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.