About IPSA
The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) is a new and independent body created by the Parliamentary Standards Act 2009. It will provide rigorous scrutiny and review of the allowances scheme for Members of Parliament. The establishment of this new body will represent a break from old practices and put in place a new independent system for the payment of salaries and allowances for MPs.
The IPSA is made up of four members and a Chair, as below. Selection to the Authority is on merit and by fair and open competition.
Consultation on MPs' Expenses
The IPSA consultation was launched on 7 January. For more details, and to take part in the consultation, please visit our consultation website
IPSA Chair
- Sir Ian Kennedy (PDF 11Kb)
IPSA board members
- Jackie Ballard (PDF 13Kb)
- Rt Hon Lord Justice Scott Baker (PDF 14Kb)
- Ken Olisa (PDF 15Kb)
- Professor Isobel Sharp (PDF 13Kb)