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<p>As part of its role to approve IPSA’s Estimate, in March 2016, the Speaker’s Committee
approved funds for a wide-ranging improvement programme, including plans for a new
IT system, IPSA Online. This took into account longstanding feedback from MPs and
their staff about the need to modernise and improve IPSA’s systems and processes.
In subsequent years, the Speaker’s Committee has scrutinised progress on this programme
via the annual Estimate approval process, as well as other formal and informal updates.</p><p>The
Speaker’s Committee had no direct input into the design of IPSA Online, but has received
regular updates on the key features of the system and IPSA’s plans for engagement
and training activities.</p><p>More generally, IPSA engaged with MPs and staff members
throughout the development of IPSA Online through activities including surveys, meetings,
usability testing and training sessions, in order to take account of their needs and
preferences. IPSA is committed to ongoing liaison with MPs and their staff to gain
further feedback on the new system now that it has been launched.</p>
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