IPSA expenses cover the business costs of doing the job of an MP — staffing, office running costs, accommodation and travel — not personal salary. Full details on what counts as a claim are in the methodology.
Total claimed this year
£8,572
Total claimed — selected period (2025-26)
£23,502
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2025-26
Energy & utility comparison
This MP claimed £300 for Utilities in 2026-27.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £99 for Utilities in 2026-27.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £168 for Utilities in 2026-27.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £93 for Utilities in 2026-27.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £100 for Utilities in 2026-27.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £159 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £306 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £94 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £281 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £64 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £204 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £100 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £275 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £88 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £141 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £113 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £171 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £301 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £95 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £150 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £74 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £125 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £90 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £125 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
This MP claimed £74 for Utilities in 2025-26.
Note: MP expenses may cover multiple properties (e.g. constituency home and Westminster accommodation) and may include office or staff-related costs depending on IPSA's categorisation. Figures are shown as published by IPSA without interpretation.
Year-on-year trend
Dr Scott Arthur expenses by financial year
These totals sum the IPSA records currently held on this site for each financial year. The newest period can change as IPSA publishes further data. Category names are retained exactly as IPSA published them.
| Financial year | Published total | Largest published category | Records held | Open year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | £4,044 | Office Costs (£3,691) | 21 | View claims |
| 2025-26 | £23,502 | Office Costs (£19,259) | 111 | View claims |
| 2024-25 | £42,775 | Travel and Subsistence (£42,775) | 2 | View claims |
A published total can differ from a simple count of visible individual claims because IPSA also publishes some annual totals and withholds some details for security or data protection. See the methodology.
Itemised claims
Download all claims (CSV)| Subcategory | Status | Description | Source | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office Costs | Utilities | £300 | 2026-27 | 22 May 2026 | Paid | Water — Utilities - water | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - hire | £150 | 2026-27 | 21 May 2026 | Paid | Other office equipment — equipment hire | View source |
| Office Costs | Cleaning services | £706 | 2026-27 | 12 May 2026 | Paid | Refuse Collection | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - hire | £150 | 2026-27 | 12 May 2026 | Paid | Other office equipment — Equipment hire | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £79 | 2026-27 | 12 May 2026 | Paid | Landline — VOIP | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £99 | 2026-27 | 12 May 2026 | Paid | Electricity — electricity | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £168 | 2026-27 | 12 May 2026 | Paid | Gas | View source |
| Office Costs | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | £68 | 2026-27 | 12 May 2026 | Paid | — | View source |
| Office Costs | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | £50 | 2026-27 | 12 May 2026 | Paid | — | View source |
| Accommodation | Council tax | £199 | 2025-26 | 19 Apr 2026 | Paid | CT for March & April 2026 [200013602-27] | View source |
| Accommodation | Council tax | £203 | 2026-27 | 19 Apr 2026 | Paid | CT for March & April 2026 [200013603-13] | View source |
| Accommodation | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £56 | 2026-27 | 19 Apr 2026 | Paid | Internet — Data Services | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £93 | 2026-27 | 19 Apr 2026 | Paid | Electricity — Electricity (exc heating) | View source |
| Office Costs | Advertising and contact cards | £360 | 2026-27 | 8 Apr 2026 | Paid | Surgery adverts | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £83 | 2026-27 | 8 Apr 2026 | Paid | Landline — VOIP | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £100 | 2026-27 | 8 Apr 2026 | Paid | Electricity | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - hire | £150 | 2026-27 | 1 Apr 2026 | Paid | Other office equipment — Equipment hire | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £270 | 2026-27 | 1 Apr 2026 | Paid | CANVA [***] | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £180 | 2025-26 | 31 Mar 2026 | Paid | Printer toner [200013634-373] | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £159 | 2025-26 | 31 Mar 2026 | Paid | Gas — Gas [200013634-372] | View source |
| Staffing | Bought-in services | £305 | 2025-26 | 31 Mar 2026 | Paid | Professional & consultancy — IT Support | View source |
| Staffing | Recruitment Services &Costs | £288 | 2025-26 | 31 Mar 2026 | Paid | Recruitment advertising | View source |
| Office Costs | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | £120 | 2025-26 | 20 Mar 2026 | Paid | [200013634-374] | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £71 | 2025-26 | 5 Mar 2026 | Paid | Landline — VOIP | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £306 | 2025-26 | 5 Mar 2026 | Paid | Gas | View source |
Similar claims by other MPs
Other MPs who claimed under “Utilities” in 2025-26. Browse all Utilities claims
| MP | Amount | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian Jones Labour | £20,385 | 19 May 2026 | Electricity — Lillian Jones - Yu Energy Utilities - 2000294348 [200013742-0] |
| Steff Aquarone Liberal Democrat | £5,099 | 13 May 2025 | Electricity — Eon electricity |
| Janet Daby Labour | £4,544 | 30 Mar 2026 | Electricity — SMARTESTENERGY BUSINES [200013613-2133] |
| Mr Jonathan Brash Labour | £3,136 | 1 Oct 2025 | Dual Fuel — Gas and Electricity Bill Paid Aug 24 to Oct 25 (See Add Info) |
| Heidi Alexander Labour | £3,019 | 19 Dec 2025 | Electricity — Constituency office utility bill |
| Chris Coghlan Liberal Democrat | £3,018 | 26 Jun 2025 | Electricity — EDF 20 November 2024 - 31 May 2025 |
| Naushabah Khan Labour | £2,735 | 20 May 2025 | Electricity — Electricity bill npower March - May [200012681-1] |
| Dan Aldridge Labour | £2,440 | 11 Jul 2025 | Dual Fuel — BRITISH GAS |
| Phil Brickell Labour | £2,437 | 11 Mar 2026 | Electricity — Octopus Energy Bill 2024-2026 |
| Shockat Adam Independent | £2,401 | 7 May 2026 | Electricity — London Accommodation Electricity 2025-04-01to 2026-03-31 [200013732-2] |
| Lilian Greenwood Labour | £2,364 | 2 Jul 2025 | Electricity — Annual utilities for constituency office [200013635-162] |
| Tim Farron Liberal Democrat | £2,244 | 1 Apr 2026 | Dual Fuel — Gas and electricity from 1/4/25 to 31/3/26 (£3740.71 @ 60%) [200013614-140] |
Labour average — 2025-26
£20,529
All-MP average — 2025-26
£20,191
Outside financial interests
Separate from IPSA expenses, MPs must publicly register outside earnings, donations and support, gifts, land and property, shareholdings and other interests. Search all MPs' interests. Data from the UK Parliament Register of Members' Financial Interests, shown by category exactly as published.
3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources
East Coast Trains Ltd (Lumo) - £500.00
£500Registered 17 Jul 2026View source
8. Miscellaneous
University and College Union Member (Heriot-Watt University Branch)
Registered 23 Apr 2025View sourceI am currently on an unpaid career break from my position as Chair of Urban Water Management at Heriot-Watt University.
Registered 2 Aug 2024View sourceKirk Session Member (trustee) of Fairmilehead Parish Church (Church of Scotland), Frogston Road, Edinburgh. This is an unpaid role.
Registered 2 Aug 2024View source
Dr Scott Arthur expenses — common questions
- How much did Dr Scott Arthur claim in expenses in 2025-26?
- Dr Scott Arthur claimed £23,502 in IPSA business costs in 2025-26. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Dr Scott Arthur claim for?
- In 2025-26, Dr Scott Arthur's largest published IPSA category was Office Costs (£19,259). Full itemised claims with source links are on this page.
- Where does Dr Scott Arthur's expenses data come from?
- Figures are imported from IPSA (the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority) and the UK Parliament Members API. Every amount links to its original IPSA source record.
Figures are presented without ranking or interpretation. Read the methodology for details on data sourcing and publication lag.