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.
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View Sir Nicholas Dakin's voting recordTotal claimed this year
£16,120
Total claimed — selected period (2016-17)
£13,331
View full itemised claims below
Spend by category — 2016-17
Energy & utility comparison
This MP claimed £120 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 £50 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 £552 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 £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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | £6,133 | Accommodation (£3,114) | 15 | View claims |
| 2025-26 | £29,136 | Office Costs (£24,405) | 91 | 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 | Waste disposal, confidential waste & rubbish collection | £150 | 2026-27 | 30 Apr 2026 | Paid | Wate removal from Constituency Office | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £120 | 2025-26 | 21 Apr 2026 | Paid | Gas — NORTH LINCS SAND AND G [200013614-117] | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £141 | 2025-26 | 21 Apr 2026 | Paid | Electricity — NORTH LINCS SAND AND G [200013614-116] | View source |
| Office Costs | Utilities | £50 | 2026-27 | 21 Apr 2026 | Paid | Water — NORTH LINCS SAND AND G | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - hire | £198 | 2026-27 | 20 Apr 2026 | Paid | Other office equipment — POSTROOM-ONLINE LTD | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £75 | 2026-27 | 13 Apr 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILL | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - purchase | £965 | 2026-27 | 9 Apr 2026 | Paid | Office furniture — HARLEQUIN OFFICE FURNI | View source |
| Office Costs | Service charge & ground Rent | £106 | 2026-27 | 9 Apr 2026 | Paid | NORTH LINCS SAND AND G | View source |
| Office Costs | Service charge & ground Rent | £106 | 2026-27 | 9 Apr 2026 | Paid | NORTH LINCS SAND AND G | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - purchase | £350 | 2026-27 | 7 Apr 2026 | Paid | Office furniture — Constituency Office Furniture | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - purchase | £119 | 2026-27 | 2 Apr 2026 | Paid | Office furniture — DUNELM SOFTFURNISHINGS | View source |
| Accommodation | Council tax | £2,561 | 2026-27 | 1 Apr 2026 | Paid | WWW.WESTMINSTER.GOV.UK | View source |
| Office Costs | Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | £152 | 2026-27 | 1 Apr 2026 | Paid | INTERIOR GOODS DIRECT | View source |
| Office Costs | Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | £152 | 2026-27 | 1 Apr 2026 | Paid | INTERIOR GOODS DIRECT | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - hire | £198 | 2025-26 | 20 Mar 2026 | Paid | Other office equipment — POSTROOM-ONLINE LTD [200013613-4864] | View source |
| Office Costs | Equipment - purchase | £69 | 2025-26 | 13 Mar 2026 | Paid | Other office equipment — AMAZON UK [***] [200013613-10529] | View source |
| Office Costs | Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | £146 | 2025-26 | 12 Mar 2026 | Paid | Landline & internet package — BT BUSINESS BILL [200013613-885] | View source |
| Accommodation | Utilities | £552 | 2026-27 | 10 Mar 2026 | Paid | Water — THAMES WATER [200013613-15051] [200013615-33] | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £132 | 2025-26 | 9 Mar 2026 | Paid | Banner March 2026 | View source |
| Office Costs | Postage & couriers | £4,842 | 2025-26 | 5 Mar 2026 | Paid | AGA PRINT LTD [200013613-14103] | View source |
| Office Costs | Stationery & printing | £562 | 2025-26 | 5 Mar 2026 | Paid | AGA PRINT LTD [200013613-14104] | 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 |
Similar claims by other MPs
Other MPs who claimed under “Computer HW Purchase” in 2016-17. Browse all Computer HW Purchase claims
| MP | Amount | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan O'Hara Scottish National Party | £3,224 | 14 Apr 2016 | IPSA Card from 28/3-24/4/16 — SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTR - Computers, Computer Peripheral Equipment, Software |
| Sir Roger Gale Conservative | £2,248 | 6 May 2016 | Purchase of Dell IT Equipment — Purchase of Dell IT equipment for constituency Office |
| Sir Stephen Timms Labour | £2,188 | 30 Sept 2016 | Payment card (October) — SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTR |
| Dr Rupa Huq Labour | £2,051 | 28 Mar 2017 | Temp Constituency Office — SPECIALIST COMPUTER CE |
| Pat McFadden Labour | £1,747 | 21 Feb 2017 | Computer HW Purchase — Printer and Laptop - HOC |
| Pete Wishart Scottish National Party | £1,699 | 5 Dec 2016 | Payment card Nov/Dec 16 — DIXONS TRAVEL |
| Maria Eagle Labour | £1,516 | 2 Feb 2017 | Payment card February 2017 — SPECIALIST COMPUTER CE |
| Melanie Onn Labour | £1,516 | 9 Dec 2016 | December Reconciliation — SPECIALIST COMPUTER CE |
| Maria Eagle Labour | £1,502 | 13 Mar 2017 | Payment Card March 2017 — SPECIALIST COMPUTER CE |
| George Freeman Conservative | £1,502 | 1 Mar 2017 | Parliamentary Lap Top — Dell Latitute E7470 |
| Rachael Maskell Labour (Co-op) | £1,464 | 19 Aug 2016 | August 2016 Payment Card — SPECIALIST COMPUTE |
| Kerry McCarthy Labour | £1,412 | 10 Mar 2017 | Mar-17 — SPECIALIST COMPUTER CE |
Labour average — 2016-17
£19,016
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)
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 2016-17?
- Sir Nicholas Dakin claimed £13,331 in IPSA business costs in 2016-17. IPSA expenses cover staffing, offices, travel and accommodation for parliamentary work — not personal salary.
- What did Sir Nicholas Dakin claim for?
- In 2016-17, Sir Nicholas Dakin's largest published IPSA category was Travel and Subsistence (£9,310). 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.