Well, I had a very prompt and polite reply from my MP.
Do you think he answered my questions?
"Dear
Thank you for contacting me.
I am fortunate to have the job I do. It is a great honour, privilege, and responsibility to represent people in our parliament, and it is a well-paid job.
To be clear: any operating costs specific to staff not being able to be in Westminster during lock-down, I expect to cover out of existing budgets; and I am not receiving additional money at this time, in the sum mentioned or any other amount.
Thank you again for getting in touch.
Kind regards"