Mr Alistair CarmichaelMP expenses
£59,187 IPSA expenses in 2012-13
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
£6,029
Total claimed — selected period (2012-13)
£59,187
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2012-13
Energy & utility comparison
This MP claimed £896 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 £92 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 £501 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 £1,082 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 £89 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 £1,082 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 £399 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 £116 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 £207 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 £757 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 £449 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 £111 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 £411 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 £1,195 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 £98 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 £321 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 £98 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 £724 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 £598 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 £32 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 £57 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 £143 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 £1,165 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.
Year-on-year trend
Mr Alistair Carmichael 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 | £20,985 | Office Costs (£20,090) | 114 | View claims |
| 2024-25 | £103,885 | Travel and Subsistence (£103,885) | 2 | View claims |
| 2023-24 | £104,355 | Travel and Subsistence (£43,732) | 232 | View claims |
| 2022-23 | £89,096 | Travel and Subsistence (£43,841) | 192 | View claims |
| 2021-22 | £59,412 | Travel and Subsistence (£39,197) | 126 | View claims |
| 2020-21 | £50,991 | Office Costs (£22,480) | 186 | View claims |
| 2019-20 | £96,524 | Travel and Subsistence (£51,244) | 187 | View claims |
| 2018-19 | £57,182 | Travel and Subsistence (£52,784) | 36 | View claims |
| 2017-18 | £46,399 | Travel and Subsistence (£42,142) | 30 | View claims |
| 2016-17 | £45,766 | Travel and Subsistence (£42,707) | 33 | View claims |
| 2015-16 | £39,984 | Travel and Subsistence (£39,853) | 30 | View claims |
| 2014-15 | £30,226 | Travel and Subsistence (£27,157) | 38 | View claims |
| 2013-14 | £50,260 | Travel and Subsistence (£44,355) | 49 | View claims |
| 2012-13 | £59,187 | Travel and Subsistence (£52,977) | 61 | View claims |
| 2011-12 | £66,340 | Travel and Subsistence (£51,090) | 81 | View claims |
| 2010-11 | £45,171 | Travel and Subsistence (£32,128) | 106 | 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 | Cleaning services | £75 | 2025-26 | 9 Mar 2026 | Paid | OFFICE CLEANING | View source |
| Office Costs | Cleaning services | £84 | 2025-26 | 7 Mar 2026 | Paid | OFFICE CLEANING | View source |
| Office Costs | Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | £103 | 2025-26 | 3 Mar 2026 | Paid | REPAIR TO BACK DOOR | View source |
| Office Costs | Cleaning services | £53 | 2025-26 | 28 Feb 2026 | Paid | Office window cleaning | View source |
| Office Costs | Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | £2,238 | 2025-26 | 27 Feb 2026 | Paid | E.FRASER ELEC (ORK)LTD | View source |
| Office Costs | Cleaning services | £53 | 2025-26 | 23 Feb 2026 | Paid | WINDOW CLEANING - PARLIAMENTARY OFFICE | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - purchase | £1,073 | 2025-26 | 23 Feb 2026 | Paid | Sundries — GTS | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - purchase | £69 | 2025-26 | 23 Feb 2026 | Paid | Sundries — GTS | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - purchase | £238 | 2025-26 | 23 Feb 2026 | Paid | Office furniture — GTS | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £896 | 2025-26 | 21 Feb 2026 | Paid | Water — ANNUAL WATER BILL | View source |
| Office Costs | Insurance - contents | £198 | 2025-26 | 18 Feb 2026 | Paid | T L DALLAS & CO LTD | View source |
| Office Costs | Advertising and contact cards | £62 | 2025-26 | 16 Feb 2026 | Paid | HNMEDIA.CO.UK | View source |
| Office Costs | Advertising and contact cards | £78 | 2025-26 | 11 Feb 2026 | Paid | SHETLAND NEWS | View source |
| Office Costs | Advertising and contact cards | £62 | 2025-26 | 28 Jan 2026 | Paid | HNMEDIA.CO.UK | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £96 | 2025-26 | 26 Jan 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Office Costs | TV licence | £175 | 2025-26 | 26 Jan 2026 | Paid | TVLICENSING.CO.UK | View source |
| Office Costs | Cleaning services | £56 | 2025-26 | 22 Jan 2026 | Paid | OFFICE CLEANING | View source |
| Office Costs | Advertising and contact cards | £78 | 2025-26 | 19 Jan 2026 | Paid | SHETLAND NEWS | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £91 | 2025-26 | 19 Jan 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Office Costs | Advertising and contact cards | £58 | 2025-26 | 6 Jan 2026 | Paid | HNMEDIA.CO.UK | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £92 | 2025-26 | 5 Jan 2026 | Paid | Water — BUSINESS STREAM | View source |
| Office Costs | Waste disposal, confidential waste & rubbish collection | £102 | 2025-26 | 5 Jan 2026 | Paid | Business recycling for Orkney office | View source |
| Office Costs | Cleaning services | £53 | 2025-26 | 30 Dec 2025 | Paid | Office window cleaning | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £91 | 2025-26 | 17 Dec 2025 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Office Costs | Advertising and contact cards | £61 | 2025-26 | 15 Dec 2025 | Paid | ORKNEY MEDIA GROUP . H | View source |
Similar claims by other MPs
Other MPs who claimed under “Const Office Electricity” in 2012-13. Browse all Const Office Electricity claims
| MP | Amount | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Lavery Labour | £2,159 | 29 Mar 2013 | Office Charges — Office charges agreement |
| Valerie Vaz Labour | £1,041 | 11 Jul 2012 | electricity and room rental — electricity |
| Alison McGovern Labour | £1,030 | 22 Mar 2013 | Electricity ConstituencyOffice — Electricity used in constituency office 12 October 2012 to 28 February 2013 |
| Dame Karen Bradley Conservative | £827 | 9 Jan 2013 | T-mobile and electricity bill — BRITISH GAS BUSINE Utilities-Electric, Gas, Sanitary, Water |
| Dame Karen Bradley Conservative | £782 | 16 May 2012 | Payment Card - Apr-May 2012 — BRITISH GAS BUSINE Utilities-Electric Gas Sanitary Water |
| Kerry McCarthy Labour | £624 | 25 Mar 2013 | Payment Card 03/04 2013 — EDF ENERGY-IVR Utilities-Electric, Gas, Sanitary, Water *** |
| Tim Farron Liberal Democrat | £587 | 29 Mar 2013 | office running costs — electricity |
| Dame Karen Bradley Conservative | £555 | 16 Aug 2012 | Payment Card Jul-Aug 12 — BRITISH GAS BUSINE Utilities-Electric, Gas, Sanitary, Water |
| Sir Nicholas Dakin Labour | £514 | 20 Apr 2012 | Office costs-To March 2012 — quarterly to Magic Moments for our agreed share of gas electricity water and access to toilets and kitchen |
| Emma Reynolds Labour | £510 | 12 Mar 2013 | Electricity Bill Const Off — Npower Electricity Bill for 492a Stafford Road, Wolverhampton WV10 6AN |
| Kerry McCarthy Labour | £508 | 3 Jan 2013 | PC 31 dec 12 + 3 Jan 13 — EDF ENERGY-IVR Utilities-Electric, Gas, Sanitary, Water |
| Sir Mark Tami Labour | £430 | 12 Mar 2013 | office costs — electricity |
Liberal Democrat average — 2012-13
£25,415
All-MP average — 2012-13
£20,051
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.
1. Employment and earnings
Member of the Advisory Board of the House Magazine
Registered 22 Sept 2021View source
1.1. Employment and earnings - Ad hoc payments
Payment received on 29 September 2025 - £750.00
£750Registered 30 Sept 2025View source
6. Land and property (within or outside the UK)
Property in Islay, Argyll
Registered 16 Nov 2021View source
7. Shareholdings
Shares in Coillabus Farms
Registered 16 Nov 2021View source
8. Miscellaneous
An unpaid partner in Coillabus Farms.
Registered 16 Nov 2021View sourceUnremunerated Director of the Council for Arab-British Understanding.
Registered 12 Oct 2017View source
Mr Alistair Carmichael expenses — common questions
- How much did Mr Alistair Carmichael claim in expenses in 2012-13?
- Mr Alistair Carmichael claimed £59,187 in IPSA business costs in 2012-13. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Mr Alistair Carmichael claim for?
- In 2012-13, Mr Alistair Carmichael's largest published IPSA category was Travel and Subsistence (£52,977). Full itemised claims with source links are on this page.
- Where does Mr Alistair Carmichael'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.