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
£1,416
Total claimed — selected period (2016-17)
£13,720
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2016-17
Energy & utility comparison
This MP claimed £58 for Utilities in 2023-24.
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 £58 for Utilities in 2023-24.
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 £65 for Utilities in 2023-24.
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 £70 for Utilities in 2023-24.
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 £56 for Utilities in 2023-24.
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 £54 for Utilities in 2022-23.
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 £37 for Utilities in 2022-23.
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 £42 for Utilities in 2022-23.
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 £23 for Utilities in 2022-23.
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 £104 for Utilities in 2022-23.
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 £36 for Utilities in 2022-23.
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 2022-23.
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 2022-23.
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 £68 for Utilities in 2022-23.
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 £79 for Utilities in 2022-23.
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 £85 for Utilities in 2021-22.
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 £91 for Utilities in 2021-22.
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 £36 for Utilities in 2021-22.
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 £56 for Utilities in 2020-21.
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 £208 for Utilities in 2019-20.
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 £167 for Utilities in 2019-20.
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 £139 for Utilities in 2019-20.
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 £65 for Utilities in 2019-20.
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 £191 for Electricity in 2018-19.
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 Electricity in 2018-19.
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
Hilary Benn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | £16,350 | Office Costs (£9,746) | 48 | View claims |
| 2024-25 | £3,968 | Travel and Subsistence (£3,968) | 2 | View claims |
| 2023-24 | £29,193 | Office Costs (£15,240) | 118 | View claims |
| 2022-23 | £26,645 | Office Costs (£13,606) | 108 | View claims |
| 2021-22 | £19,908 | Office Costs (£8,982) | 80 | View claims |
| 2020-21 | £21,967 | Office Costs (£16,421) | 82 | View claims |
| 2019-20 | £26,706 | Office Costs (£17,213) | 87 | View claims |
| 2018-19 | £15,149 | Travel and Subsistence (£7,107) | 53 | View claims |
| 2017-18 | £12,934 | Travel and Subsistence (£6,213) | 46 | View claims |
| 2016-17 | £13,720 | Travel and Subsistence (£6,772) | 61 | View claims |
| 2015-16 | £15,009 | Office Costs (£7,342) | 61 | View claims |
| 2014-15 | £28,335 | Office Costs (£13,141) | 98 | View claims |
| 2013-14 | £20,273 | Office Costs (£9,991) | 91 | View claims |
| 2012-13 | £22,818 | Office Costs (£12,885) | 77 | View claims |
| 2011-12 | £25,191 | Office Costs (£14,813) | 63 | View claims |
| 2010-11 | £23,348 | Office Costs (£14,011) | 57 | 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 | Service charge & ground Rent | £534 | 2025-26 | 6 Mar 2026 | Paid | Office service charges | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £68 | 2025-26 | 22 Feb 2026 | Paid | AMAZON.CO.UK [***] | View source |
| Office Costs | Service charge & ground Rent | £534 | 2025-26 | 30 Jan 2026 | Paid | Service charge for February | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £217 | 2025-26 | 16 Jan 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £62 | 2025-26 | 7 Jan 2026 | Paid | FS TECHSMITH | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £102 | 2025-26 | 23 Dec 2025 | Paid | AMAZON UK [***] | View source |
| Office Costs | Service charge & ground Rent | £534 | 2025-26 | 19 Dec 2025 | Paid | Office service charge reimbursement | View source |
| Accommodation | Council tax | £156 | 2025-26 | 11 Dec 2025 | Paid | Council Tax | View source |
| Accommodation | Service charge & ground Rent | £233 | 2025-26 | 1 Dec 2025 | Paid | Service Charge | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £100 | 2025-26 | 29 Nov 2025 | Paid | AMAZON UK [***] | View source |
| Accommodation | Council tax | £432 | 2025-26 | 10 Nov 2025 | Paid | Council Tax | View source |
| Office Costs | Service charge & ground Rent | £534 | 2025-26 | 7 Nov 2025 | Paid | Service charge for office - November | View source |
| Accommodation | Service charge & ground Rent | £233 | 2025-26 | 3 Nov 2025 | Paid | Service Charge | View source |
| Office Costs | Service charge & ground Rent | £534 | 2025-26 | 17 Oct 2025 | Paid | Service charge November | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £68 | 2025-26 | 13 Oct 2025 | Paid | AMAZON.CO.UK [***] | View source |
| Accommodation | Council tax | £432 | 2025-26 | 10 Oct 2025 | Paid | Council Tax | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £291 | 2025-26 | 10 Oct 2025 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Office Costs | Newspapers, journals, magazines | £329 | 2025-26 | 9 Oct 2025 | Paid | ECONOMIST GBP - GBP | View source |
| Accommodation | Service charge & ground Rent | £233 | 2025-26 | 1 Oct 2025 | Paid | Service Charge | View source |
| Office Costs | Service charge & ground Rent | £534 | 2025-26 | 26 Sept 2025 | Paid | Service Charge October | View source |
| Accommodation | Council tax | £432 | 2025-26 | 10 Sept 2025 | Paid | Council Tax | View source |
| Office Costs | Service charge & ground Rent | £534 | 2025-26 | 3 Sept 2025 | Paid | September service charge | View source |
| Accommodation | Service charge & ground Rent | £233 | 2025-26 | 1 Sept 2025 | Paid | Service Charge | View source |
| Office Costs | Service charge & ground Rent | £534 | 2025-26 | 19 Aug 2025 | Paid | Office service charges | View source |
| Accommodation | Council tax | £432 | 2025-26 | 11 Aug 2025 | Paid | Council Tax | View source |
Similar claims by other MPs
Other MPs who claimed under “Const Office Tel. Usage/Rental” in 2016-17. Browse all Const Office Tel. Usage/Rental claims
| MP | Amount | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabian Hamilton Labour | £3,635 | 1 Apr 2016 | Serif — Constituency Office telephone and in |
| Neil Coyle Labour | £950 | 19 Dec 2016 | telephone installation and bil — GLOBAL 4 COMMUNICATIO |
| Andy Slaughter Labour | £770 | 17 Mar 2017 | Constituency phone bills — constituency phone bills |
| Lisa Nandy Labour | £769 | 20 Apr 2016 | Payment Card April 2016 — BT PAY BY PHONE - Telecommunication Service Including Local and Long |
| Robert Jenrick Reform UK | £747 | 12 May 2016 | Robert Jenrick IPSA Barclaycar — BT BILL PAYMENT 1 Telecommunication Equipment Including Telephone Sa |
| Ms Stella Creasy Labour (Co-op) | £737 | 7 Feb 2017 | GPC Statement - FEB — BT BILL PAYMENT 2 |
| Andy McDonald Labour | £707 | 9 Mar 2017 | Phone Bill — Constituency Office Phone Bill |
| Liam Byrne Labour | £697 | 5 Dec 2016 | Phone 5th December — Constituency Phone Bill |
| Brendan O'Hara Scottish National Party | £611 | 21 Mar 2017 | BT-termination of contract fee — BT - termination of landline and broadband connection for office no longer used |
| Gerald Jones Labour | £608 | 14 Mar 2017 | Constituency Office Costs — BT BILL PAYMENT 2 |
| Gerald Jones Labour | £599 | 16 Jun 2016 | Office Costs — BT BILL PAYMENT 2 |
| Gerald Jones Labour | £585 | 13 Sept 2016 | Const. Office Costs — BT BILL PAYMENT 2 |
Labour average — 2016-17
£19,015
All-MP average — 2016-17
£17,510
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.
6. Land and property (within or outside the UK)
Other in Essex
9. Family members employed
Sally Clark employed
Hilary Benn expenses — common questions
- How much did Hilary Benn claim in expenses in 2016-17?
- Hilary Benn claimed £13,720 in IPSA business costs in 2016-17. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Hilary Benn claim for?
- In 2016-17, Hilary Benn's largest published IPSA category was Travel and Subsistence (£6,772). Full itemised claims with source links are on this page.
- Where does Hilary Benn'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.