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<p>I am grateful to the hon. Member for his question. The Independent Parliamentary
Standards Authority has listened to feedback from all of its stakeholders and acknowledges
the significant amount of time that MPs and their staff currently spend administering
business and staffing costs and the increase in volume and complexity of workloads
as a result of the pandemic.Whilst IPSA has not estimated the amount of time or cost
of this activity specifically as this varies by MP Office and constituency, with the
backing of the Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority,
IPSA is embarking on a transformation programme that will simplify the Scheme, improve
service, deliver better value for money for the taxpayer and enable MPs and their
staff to focus on their constituents and Parliamentary duties. In the short term,
IPSA has also increased spending allowances to ensure office staffing and home working
are resourced effectively.</p>
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