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<br/><br/>About MPs: <a href="/web/20120226010404/http://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/mps/">2010-12 Alphabetical list of MPs</a></p> <p>About Parliament: <a href="/web/20120226010404/http://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/contact-your-mp/">Contacting your MP</a></p> <h2>How many MPs are there in each party?</h2> <p>For the 2010-12 session State of the Parties please follow the link below:</p> <ul> <li><a href="/web/20120226010404/http://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/mps/state-of-the-parties/">About MPs: 2010-12 State of the Parties</a></li></ul> <h2>How many male MPs are there?</h2> <p>There are currently 505 male MPs.</p> <ul> <li>About MPs: <a href="/web/20120226010404/http://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/mps/">2010-12 list of MPs</a> (can be searched by gender)</li></ul> <h2>How many female MPs are there?</h2> <p>There are currently 145 female MPs.</p> <ul> <li>About MPs: <a href="/web/20120226010404/http://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/mps/">2010-12 list of MPs</a> (can be searched by gender)</li></ul> <h2>Who was the first woman MP?</h2> <p>Countess Constance Markievicz was the first woman elected to the House of Commons, in 1918. However she did not take her seat, in protest against Britain’s policy in Ireland. The first woman to be elected and take her seat was Viscountess Nancy Astor in 1919. </p> <ul> <li>Briefing Paper: <a href="/web/20120226010404/http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/SN01250.pdf">Women in Parliament and Government</a></li></ul> <h2>Who was the first woman Minister?</h2> <p>Margaret Bondfield - appointed Under Secretary in the Ministry of Labour in 1924.</p> <ul> <li>Glossary: <a href="/web/20120226010404/http://www.parliament.uk/site-information/glossary/minister/">Minister</a></li> <li>Briefing Paper: <a href="/web/20120226010404/http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/SN01250.pdf">Women in Parliament and Government</a></li></ul> <h2>Who is the Speaker of the House of Commons?</h2> <p>The Speaker of the House of Commons is the Rt Hon John Bercow MP. </p> <ul> <li>About Parliament: <a href="/web/20120226010404/http://www.parliament.uk/business/commons/the-speaker/">The Speaker</a></li> <li>Guides to People, Events and Places: <a href="/web/20120226010404/http://www.parliament.uk/documents/commons-information-office/Speaker.pdf" class="document">Speaker of the House of Commons (<span><img src="/web/20120226010404im_/http://www.parliament.uk/assets/images/pdf-icon.gif" alt="PDF"/></span> PDF 174 KB)</a></li> <li>Parliamentary Information List: <a href="/web/20120226010404/http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/SN04637.pdf">Speakers of the House of Commons since 1258</a></li></ul> <h2>Who is the Father of the House?</h2> <p>The Father of the House (the MP with the longest unbroken service) is Rt Hon Sir Peter Tapsell. </p> <ul> <li>Glossary: <a href="/web/20120226010404/http://www.parliament.uk/site-information/glossary/father-of-the-house/">Father of the House</a></li></ul> <h2>Who is the oldest MP?</h2> <p>The oldest MP is Rt Hon Sir Peter Tapsell, Conservative MP for Louth and Horncastle, aged 82.</p> <ul> <li>Members information: <a href="/web/20120226010404/http://www.parliament.uk/biographies/peter-tapsell/25264">Biography of Sir Peter Tapsell</a> (external site)</li></ul> <h2>Who is the youngest MP?</h2> <p>The youngest MP is Pamela Nash, Labour MP for Airdrie and Shotts, aged 27.</p> <ul> <li>Parliamentary Information List: <a href="/web/20120226010404/http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/SN04416.pdf">Youngest Members of Parliament since 1979</a></li></ul> <h2>What is the average age of an MP?</h2> <p>Following the general election of 2010, the average age of an MP was 50.</p> <ul> <li>Briefing Paper: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120226010404/http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/RP10-36">General Election 2010</a> </li></ul> <h2>How many MPs are from ethnic minorities?</h2> <p>There are 28 MPs from an ethnic minority in the current Parliament.</p> <ul> <li>Briefing Paper: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120226010404/http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/RP10-36">General Election 2010</a> </li></ul> <h2>When did MPs first get an annual salary?</h2> <p>1911. The first annual salary was £400. </p> <ul> <li>Briefing Paper: <a href="/web/20120226010404/http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/SN05075.pdf">Members' pay and allowances - a brief history</a> </li></ul> <h2>What is the annual salary of an MP?</h2> <p>£65,738 as of 1 April 2010</p> <ul> <li>Briefing Paper: <a href="/web/20120226010404/http://www.parliament.uk/documents/commons/lib/research/briefings/snpc-05837.pdf" class="document">Members' pay and allowances from April 2011 (<span><img src="/web/20120226010404im_/http://www.parliament.uk/assets/images/pdf-icon.gif" alt="PDF"/></span> PDF 80 KB)</a>Briefing Paper: <a href="/web/20120226010404/http://www.parliament.uk/templates/main/pages/www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/SN05436.pdf">Members' pay and allowances from April 2010</a></li></ul> <h2>Do MPs pay tax on their salary?</h2> <p>Yes. MPs pay the same rates of taxation and National Insurance as any other employed person.</p> <h2>Can MPs claim expenses?</h2> <p>Yes. MPs can claim expenses to cover, for example, staff costs, travel expenses and the cost of running an office.</p> <ul> <li>Briefing Paper: <a href="/web/20120226010404/http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/SN05075.pdf">Members' pay and allowances - a brief history</a></li> <li>Briefing Paper: <a href="/web/20120226010404/http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/SN05436.pdf">Members' pay and allowances from April 2010</a></li> <li>Briefing Paper: <a href="/web/20120226010404/http://www.parliament.uk/documents/commons/lib/research/briefings/snpc-05837.pdf" class="document">Members’ allowances from April 2011 (<span><img src="/web/20120226010404im_/http://www.parliament.uk/assets/images/pdf-icon.gif" alt="PDF"/></span> PDF 80 KB)</a></li> <li>Website: Members' expenses: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120226010404/http://mpsallowances.parliament.uk/mpslordsandoffices/hocallowances/allowances-by-mp/">2004/05 to 2009/10</a></li> <li>IPSA Website: Members' expenses: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20120226010404/http://www.parliamentary-standards.org.uk/">2010 onwards</a> </li></ul> <h2>How much does the Prime Minister get paid?</h2> <p>The Prime Minister has announced that he will be taking a salary of £142,500.</p> <ul> <li>Glossary: <a href="/web/20120226010404/http://www.parliament.uk/site-information/glossary/prime-minister/">Prime Minister</a></li> <li>Guides to People, Events and Places: <a href="/web/20120226010404/http://www.parliament.uk/documents/commons-information-office/Prime-Minister.pdf" class="document">Prime Minister (<span><img src="/web/20120226010404im_/http://www.parliament.uk/assets/images/pdf-icon.gif" alt="PDF"/></span> PDF 194 KB)</a> </li> <li>Briefing Paper (Page 10): <a href="/web/20120226010404/http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/SN05436.pdf">Members' pay and allowances from April 2010</a></li></ul> <h2>How much do Cabinet Ministers get paid?</h2> <p>Cabinet ministers receive a salary of £134,565 (including MP's salary of £65,738).</p> <ul> <li>Glossary: <a href="/web/20120226010404/http://www.parliament.uk/site-information/glossary/cabinet/">Cabinet</a></li> <li>Briefing Paper (Page 10): <a href="/web/20120226010404/http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/SN05436.pdf">Members' pay and allowances from April 2010</a></li></ul> <h2>How much do Select Committee Chairs get paid?</h2> <p>£80,320 (this figure comprises of MP's salary of £65,738 and additional salary for Committee Chairs of £14,582) from 1 April 2010.</p> <ul> <li>Glossary: <a href="/web/20120226010404/http://www.parliament.uk/site-information/glossary/select-committees/">Select Committees</a></li> <li>Brief Guide: <a href="/web/20120226010404/http://www.parliament.uk/documents/commons-information-office/Brief-Guides/Select-Committees.pdf" class="document">Select Committees (<span><img src="/web/20120226010404im_/http://www.parliament.uk/assets/images/pdf-icon.gif" alt="PDF"/></span> PDF 280 KB)</a></li> <li>Briefing Paper (Page 5): <a href="/web/20120226010404/http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/SN05436.pdf">Members' pay and allowances from April 2010</a></li></ul> <h2>How much does the Speaker get paid?</h2> <p>The Speaker's salary is £<span>141,504 </span>(including MP's salary of £65,738).</p> <ul> <li>About Parliament: <a href="/web/20120226010404/http://www.parliament.uk/business/commons/the-speaker/">The Speaker</a></li> <li>Guides to People, Events and Places: <a href="/web/20120226010404/http://www.parliament.uk/documents/commons-information-office/Speaker.pdf" class="document">Speaker of the House of Commons (<span><img src="/web/20120226010404im_/http://www.parliament.uk/assets/images/pdf-icon.gif" alt="PDF"/></span> PDF 174 KB)</a></li> <li>Briefing Paper (Page 8): <a href="/web/20120226010404/http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/SN05436.pdf">Members' pay and allowances from April 2010</a> </li> <li>Briefing Paper: <a href="/web/20120226010404/http://www.parliament.uk/documents/commons/lib/research/briefings/snpc-05837.pdf" class="document">Members' pay from April 2011 (<span><img src="/web/20120226010404im_/http://www.parliament.uk/assets/images/pdf-icon.gif" alt="PDF"/></span> PDF 80 KB)</a></li></ul> <h2>Do opposition parties get financial help from Parliament?</h2> <p>Opposition parties get extra money to help them carry out their parliamentary business. This is known as 'Short Money'. </p> <ul> <li>Glossary: <a href="/web/20120226010404/http://www.parliament.uk/site-information/glossary/short-money/">Short Money</a></li> <li>Briefing Paper: <a href="/web/20120226010404/http://www.parliament.uk/documents/commons/lib/research/notes/snpc-01663.pdf" class="document">Short Money: current levels (<span><img src="/web/20120226010404im_/http://www.parliament.uk/assets/images/pdf-icon.gif" alt="PDF"/></span> PDF 13 KB)</a></li></ul> <h2>Do MPs have their own pension scheme?</h2> <p>Yes they do - a final salary scheme with a choice of accrual rates. Members can choose to contribute at 1/40<sup>th</sup>, 1/50<sup>th</sup> or 1/60<sup>th</sup>. 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