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
£1,862
Total claimed — selected period (2011-12)
£27,750
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2011-12
Energy & utility comparison
This MP claimed £496 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 £1,037 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 £151 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 £392 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 £881 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 £172 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 £180 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 £20 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 £138 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 £150 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 £174 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 £58 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 £320 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 £155 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 £344 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 £390 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 £392 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 £160 for Electricity in 2017-18.
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 £11 for Electricity in 2017-18.
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 Electricity in 2013-14.
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 £123 for Electricity in 2013-14.
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 £406 for Gas in 2013-14.
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 Electricity in 2013-14.
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 £130 for Electricity in 2012-13.
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
Nick Smith 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 | £12,553 | Office Costs (£12,553) | 74 | View claims |
| 2024-25 | £13,114 | Travel and Subsistence (£13,066) | 4 | View claims |
| 2023-24 | £43,157 | Office Costs (£29,713) | 141 | View claims |
| 2022-23 | £32,434 | Office Costs (£22,241) | 117 | View claims |
| 2021-22 | £30,651 | Office Costs (£20,199) | 78 | View claims |
| 2020-21 | £25,973 | Office Costs (£17,602) | 57 | View claims |
| 2019-20 | £29,416 | Office Costs (£20,418) | 140 | View claims |
| 2018-19 | £14,288 | Travel and Subsistence (£11,131) | 35 | View claims |
| 2017-18 | £18,305 | Travel and Subsistence (£8,965) | 47 | View claims |
| 2016-17 | £14,634 | Travel and Subsistence (£8,341) | 44 | View claims |
| 2015-16 | £16,398 | Travel and Subsistence (£8,509) | 44 | View claims |
| 2014-15 | £14,500 | Travel and Subsistence (£9,257) | 63 | View claims |
| 2013-14 | £27,707 | Office Costs (£9,825) | 86 | View claims |
| 2012-13 | £31,778 | Staffing (£13,108) | 130 | View claims |
| 2011-12 | £27,750 | Office Costs (£11,303) | 131 | View claims |
| 2010-11 | £19,692 | Office Costs (£8,735) | 54 | 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 | Mobile telephone - contract & usage | £139 | 2025-26 | 24 Feb 2026 | Paid | VODAFONE MOTO RECURRIN | View source |
| Office Costs | Cleaning services | £60 | 2025-26 | 23 Feb 2026 | Paid | Cleaning Office | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £110 | 2025-26 | 18 Feb 2026 | Paid | Banner March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Waste disposal, confidential waste & rubbish collection | £187 | 2025-26 | 18 Feb 2026 | Paid | DIRECT365ONLINE LIMITE | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £247 | 2025-26 | 16 Feb 2026 | Paid | Landline — SOUTHERN COMMUNICATION | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £332 | 2025-26 | 16 Feb 2026 | Paid | XMA March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £96 | 2025-26 | 12 Feb 2026 | Paid | INSTANTPRINT | View source |
| Office Costs | Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | £60 | 2025-26 | 2 Feb 2026 | Paid | Cleaning | View source |
| Office Costs | Cleaning services | £152 | 2025-26 | 27 Jan 2026 | Paid | AMAZON [***] | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £120 | 2025-26 | 25 Jan 2026 | Paid | VEED.IO BASIC | View source |
| Office Costs | Mobile telephone - equipment purchase | £74 | 2025-26 | 24 Jan 2026 | Paid | VODAFONE MOTO RECURRIN | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £199 | 2025-26 | 16 Jan 2026 | Paid | Leaflet | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £87 | 2025-26 | 6 Jan 2026 | Paid | Banner February 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Mobile telephone - contract & usage | £77 | 2025-26 | 24 Dec 2025 | Paid | VODAFONE MOTO RECURRIN | View source |
| Office Costs | Cleaning services | £60 | 2025-26 | 16 Dec 2025 | Paid | December Cleaning Services | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £134 | 2025-26 | 9 Dec 2025 | Paid | Landline — SOUTHERN COMMUNICATION | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £90 | 2025-26 | 27 Nov 2025 | Paid | AMZNMKTPLACE [***] | View source |
| Office Costs | Mobile telephone - contract & usage | £98 | 2025-26 | 24 Nov 2025 | Paid | VODAFONE MOTO RECURRIN | View source |
| Office Costs | Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | £60 | 2025-26 | 20 Nov 2025 | Paid | Cleaning Services | View source |
| Office Costs | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | £120 | 2025-26 | 14 Nov 2025 | Paid | — | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £100 | 2025-26 | 13 Nov 2025 | Paid | Landline — SOUTHERN COMMUNICATION | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £57 | 2025-26 | 12 Nov 2025 | Paid | AMAZON [***] | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £304 | 2025-26 | 27 Oct 2025 | Paid | XMA November 2025 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £185 | 2025-26 | 25 Oct 2025 | Paid | XMA November 2025 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £370 | 2025-26 | 25 Oct 2025 | Paid | XMA November 2025 | View source |
Similar claims by other MPs
Other MPs who claimed under “Professional Services (Staff.)” in 2011-12. Browse all Professional Services (Staff.) claims
| MP | Amount | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shabana Mahmood Labour | £5,411 | 31 Aug 2011 | [***] Bill — April to August Bill |
| Shabana Mahmood Labour | £5,340 | 31 Mar 2012 | [***] Bill — Services September to March |
| Sir Bernard Jenkin Conservative | £5,000 | 23 Feb 2012 | [***] Consultancy — [***] Consultancy Services for research services |
| Catherine McKinnell Labour | £4,871 | 26 Mar 2012 | North East Apprenticeship Cpny — North East Apprenticeship Cmpny |
| Tim Farron Liberal Democrat | £4,292 | 30 Mar 2012 | Staffing assistance — Staffing Assitance with constituency work |
| Jon Trickett Labour | £3,000 | 9 Sept 2011 | Staff invoices — Research work |
| Dame Siobhain McDonagh Labour | £2,500 | 30 Jan 2012 | Bought in Office Manager — Bought in Office Management January to March |
| Dame Siobhain McDonagh Labour | £2,500 | 3 Nov 2011 | Bought in Office Manager — Bought in Office Management October to December |
| Dame Siobhain McDonagh Labour | £2,500 | 6 Sept 2011 | Bought in Office Manager — Bought in Office Management April to June |
| Dame Siobhain McDonagh Labour | £2,500 | 6 Sept 2011 | Bought in Office Manager — Bought in Office Management July to September |
| Esther McVey Conservative | £2,400 | 28 Nov 2011 | [***] - Professional Services — Provision of Parliamentary Media Advice consultation Training and Support Services |
| Debbie Abrahams Labour | £2,180 | 31 Mar 2012 | Professional Services Feb-Mar — Communications March 2012 |
Labour average — 2011-12
£21,725
All-MP average — 2011-12
£20,188
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.
No registered financial interests found for this MP.
Nick Smith expenses — common questions
- How much did Nick Smith claim in expenses in 2011-12?
- Nick Smith claimed £27,750 in IPSA business costs in 2011-12. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Nick Smith claim for?
- In 2011-12, Nick Smith's largest published IPSA category was Office Costs (£11,303). Full itemised claims with source links are on this page.
- Where does Nick Smith'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.