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THE latest figures outlining how much south Essex MPs cost the taxpayer in a single year have been released. Figures from the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority show MP s total business costs for the 2019-20 financial year. Rochford and Southend East MP James Duddridge had the highest bill out of the six MPs in south Essex and was just above the national average of £188,295. By comparison, Commons speaker Lindsay Hoyle had costs £259,057 over the same time, and Philip Hollobone, Conservative MP for Kettering, just £78,960. The total cost of MPs last year rose by 7% to £127.6 million – including £5.58 million on travel and subsistence claims, and at least £718,700 on hotel claims – though 2019-20 does include more MPs as a result of new members following the election.
Mr Ball, now a county councillor, said: “The laws that are coming into force would have been helpful. “At the time, an enforcement notice could be negated with a planning application, but this is no longer the case, it’s either one or the other.” But Mark Francois, MP for Rayleigh and Wickford, urged the Government to bring forward the so-called Irish Option. The Irish Option will give police immediate power to remove any illegal encampment. He welcomed the news nevertheless. While Sir David Amess, MP for Southend West, who has criticised a lack of action to deal with travellers previously, also welcomed the new plans.
Mr Ball, now a county councillor, said: “The laws that are coming into force would have been helpful. “At the time, an enforcement notice could be negated with a planning application, but this is no longer the case, it’s either one or the other.” But Mark Francois, MP for Rayleigh and Wickford, urged the Government to bring forward the so-called Irish Option. The Irish Option will give police immediate power to remove any illegal encampment. He welcomed the news nevertheless. While Sir David Amess, MP for Southend West, who has criticised a lack of action to deal with travellers previously, also welcomed the new plans.