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
£4,402
Total claimed — selected period (2013-14)
£19,815
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2013-14
Energy & utility comparison
This MP claimed £58 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 £124 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 £65 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 £146 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 £118 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 £536 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 £117 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 £11 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 £277 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 £35 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 £5 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 £5 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 £133 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 £133 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 £5 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 £5 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 £16 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 £11 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 £127 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 £477 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 £134 for Const Office 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 £434 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 £90 for Const Office 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 £1 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 £147 for Const Office 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.
Year-on-year trend
Sir Nicholas Dakin 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 | £21,815 | Office Costs (£18,327) | 83 | View claims |
| 2024-25 | £26,334 | Travel and Subsistence (£26,334) | 2 | View claims |
| 2020-21 | -£3,428 | Miscellaneous (£327) | 3 | View claims |
| 2019-20 | £71,954 | Other Costs (£33,904) | 181 | View claims |
| 2018-19 | £25,414 | Travel and Subsistence (£10,181) | 70 | View claims |
| 2017-18 | £17,282 | Travel and Subsistence (£10,380) | 47 | View claims |
| 2016-17 | £13,331 | Travel and Subsistence (£9,310) | 50 | View claims |
| 2015-16 | £14,581 | Travel and Subsistence (£8,065) | 37 | View claims |
| 2014-15 | £17,003 | Travel and Subsistence (£9,665) | 41 | View claims |
| 2013-14 | £19,815 | Travel and Subsistence (£10,430) | 45 | View claims |
| 2012-13 | £26,251 | Travel and Subsistence (£12,427) | 65 | View claims |
| 2011-12 | £18,761 | Travel and Subsistence (£9,398) | 50 | View claims |
| 2010-11 | £25,659 | Accommodation (£9,380) | 35 | 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 | Stationery & printing | £132 | 2025-26 | 9 Mar 2026 | Paid | Banner March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £51 | 2025-26 | 5 Mar 2026 | Paid | Banner March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £70 | 2025-26 | 25 Feb 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £58 | 2025-26 | 24 Feb 2026 | Paid | Gas — NORTH LINCS SAND AND G | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £124 | 2025-26 | 24 Feb 2026 | Paid | Electricity — NORTH LINCS SAND AND G | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - hire | £198 | 2025-26 | 20 Feb 2026 | Paid | Other office equipment — POSTROOM-ONLINE LTD | View source |
| Office Costs | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | £75 | 2025-26 | 10 Feb 2026 | Paid | — | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £69 | 2025-26 | 4 Feb 2026 | Paid | Banner March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Waste disposal, confidential waste & rubbish collection | -£67 | 2025-26 | 21 Jan 2026 | Repaid | Part repayment of claim 60319060:5 | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - hire | £198 | 2025-26 | 20 Jan 2026 | Paid | Other office equipment — POSTROOM-ONLINE LTD | View source |
| Office Costs | Insurance - contents | £127 | 2025-26 | 19 Jan 2026 | Paid | HOWDEN UK BROKERS LIMI | View source |
| Office Costs | Service charge & ground Rent | £106 | 2025-26 | 19 Jan 2026 | Paid | NORTH LINCS SAND AND G | View source |
| Office Costs | Service charge & ground Rent | £106 | 2025-26 | 19 Jan 2026 | Paid | NORTH LINCS SAND AND G | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | -£56 | 2025-26 | 17 Jan 2026 | Paid | ADOBE | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £146 | 2025-26 | 13 Jan 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £66 | 2025-26 | 11 Jan 2026 | Paid | ADOBE | View source |
| Office Costs | Postage & couriers | £480 | 2025-26 | 8 Jan 2026 | Paid | Distribution | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £189 | 2025-26 | 8 Jan 2026 | Paid | Printing | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £65 | 2025-26 | 7 Jan 2026 | Paid | Electricity — EDF UK CARD PAYMENTS | View source |
| Office Costs | Postage & couriers | £1,991 | 2025-26 | 7 Jan 2026 | Paid | AGA PRINT LTD | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £273 | 2025-26 | 7 Jan 2026 | Paid | AGA PRINT LTD | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - hire | £198 | 2025-26 | 20 Dec 2025 | Paid | Other office equipment — POSTROOM-ONLINE LTD | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £365 | 2025-26 | 18 Dec 2025 | Paid | CURRYS BUSINESS | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £146 | 2025-26 | 15 Dec 2025 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Office Costs | Software & applications | £66 | 2025-26 | 11 Dec 2025 | Paid | ADOBE | View source |
Similar claims by other MPs
Other MPs who claimed under “Const Office Rent” in 2013-14. Browse all Const Office Rent claims
| MP | Amount | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Slaughter Labour | £9,333 | 8 Nov 2013 | Constituency Office rent — Const Office Rent - 01/04/13 -30/11/13 |
| Jonathan Reynolds Labour (Co-op) | £8,580 | 13 May 2013 | May Office.13 — TMBC.Inv. [***] |
| Sir Iain Duncan Smith Conservative | £7,280 | 6 Mar 2014 | Chingford and Woodford Office — for office rents |
| Priti Patel Conservative | £6,900 | 19 Jul 2013 | office rent 2013-2014 — Witham Office rent August 2013-2014 |
| Dan Jarvis Labour | £6,339 | 13 Apr 2013 | Office Costs - April 2013 — Annual Office rent |
| Andy Burnham Labour (Co-op) | £5,166 | 11 Apr 2013 | Office Rent advance — CO rent |
| Andy Slaughter Labour | £4,833 | 31 Mar 2014 | — |
| Steve Reed Labour (Co-op) | £3,833 | 1 Jul 2013 | Office rent — Office rent April-July |
| Lisa Nandy Labour | £2,781 | 4 Apr 2013 | Constituency Office Rent |
| Caroline Nokes Conservative | £2,500 | 22 May 2013 | Constituency Rent — Annual Rent for Romsey Office |
| Lucy Powell Labour (Co-op) | £2,280 | 1 Oct 2013 | Office rent — office rent June- September |
| Lucy Powell Labour (Co-op) | £2,280 | 5 Apr 2013 | Office Rent — Office rent from November 2012 to February 2013 |
Labour average — 2013-14
£19,878
All-MP average — 2013-14
£19,893
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)
Property in Barton upon Humber
Registered 23 Jul 2024View source
8. Miscellaneous
Trustee Of Lindsey Lodge, Scunthorpe. This is an unpaid role.
Registered 23 Jul 2024View source
Sir Nicholas Dakin expenses — common questions
- How much did Sir Nicholas Dakin claim in expenses in 2013-14?
- Sir Nicholas Dakin claimed £19,815 in IPSA business costs in 2013-14. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Sir Nicholas Dakin claim for?
- In 2013-14, Sir Nicholas Dakin's largest published IPSA category was Travel and Subsistence (£10,430). Full itemised claims with source links are on this page.
- Where does Sir Nicholas Dakin'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.