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Parliament has published all MPs expenses dating back four years, albeit with many bits blacked out for "security" or "privacy" reasons. Here, on a page being updated through the day, are some of the eye-catching new details you have spotted and emailed us about, and which we have put to MPs:Parliament has published all MPs expenses dating back four years, albeit with many bits blacked out for "security" or "privacy" reasons. Here, on a page being updated through the day, are some of the eye-catching new details you have spotted and emailed us about, and which we have put to MPs:
GENERAL POINTSGENERAL POINTS
A huge number of you have been in touch to question your local MP's claims of up to £400 a month for food - which they were allowed until recently to do without submitting a receipt - and the claims for £250 a month in "petty cash" from the Incidental Expenses allowance. We have contacted all MPs below, but not had responses from all. Where there has been a response we have included it.A huge number of you have been in touch to question your local MP's claims of up to £400 a month for food - which they were allowed until recently to do without submitting a receipt - and the claims for £250 a month in "petty cash" from the Incidental Expenses allowance. We have contacted all MPs below, but not had responses from all. Where there has been a response we have included it.
ANN COFFEYANN COFFEY
The Labour MP for Stockport claimed twice in the same year for digital cameras - £199.95 for a Sony Cybershot in October 2007 and £169.99 for a Panasonic digital camera and associated equipment about three months later. Ms Coffey said she lost the first camera and she needed to take pictures for her constituency newsletter.The Labour MP for Stockport claimed twice in the same year for digital cameras - £199.95 for a Sony Cybershot in October 2007 and £169.99 for a Panasonic digital camera and associated equipment about three months later. Ms Coffey said she lost the first camera and she needed to take pictures for her constituency newsletter.
GEORGE OSBORNEGEORGE OSBORNE
In 2005, the Conservative shadow chancellor claimed £47 for two copies of a DVD of his own speech on 'Value for Taxpayers Money'. A spokesman for Mr Osborne said: "Four years ago George received a request from a member of the public for a video copy of the speech which he obtained through the House of Commons broadcasting unit."In 2005, the Conservative shadow chancellor claimed £47 for two copies of a DVD of his own speech on 'Value for Taxpayers Money'. A spokesman for Mr Osborne said: "Four years ago George received a request from a member of the public for a video copy of the speech which he obtained through the House of Commons broadcasting unit."
GRAHAM BRADYGRAHAM BRADY
The Conservative MP for Altrincham and Sale West claimed £10 for a "milk frother" in 2007/08 and, on the same receipt, £21 for a black toilet roll holder.The Conservative MP for Altrincham and Sale West claimed £10 for a "milk frother" in 2007/08 and, on the same receipt, £21 for a black toilet roll holder.
MARIA MILLERMARIA MILLER
The Conservative MP for Basingstoke was paid £154.61 for books in February 2008. The invoices she submitted from Amazon list political titles, including books on Tony Blair such as Blair Unbound, Blair's Britain and Robert Harris's novel The Ghost, thought to be based on Mr Blair. One receipt also shows children's books, including Vikings Don't Wear Pants: Potty Poems of the Past, but Ms Miller says that she did not claim for the children's books and was only reimbursed for books connected with her political work. The Conservative MP for Basingstoke was paid £154.61 for books in February 2008. The invoices she submitted from Amazon list political titles, including books on Tony Blair such as Blair Unbound and Blair's Britain. Her constituent Ryan emailed in after noticing one receipt also showed children's books, including Vikings Don't Wear Pants: Potty Poems of the Past. However, having spoken to Ms Miller, it is clear she did not claim for the children's books and they should have been blacked out on the published invoices.
DAVID HANSONDAVID HANSON
In 2007, the Labour MP for Delyn claimed £100 from his communications allowance to sponsor a match at a local football club Flint Town United. Mr Hanson said: "I was given the opportunity to promote my surgeries, which help hundreds of my constituents every year, and give out my contact details through a sponsorship package for Flint's local football team. The claim was cleared and put through via the communication allowance."In 2007, the Labour MP for Delyn claimed £100 from his communications allowance to sponsor a match at a local football club Flint Town United. Mr Hanson said: "I was given the opportunity to promote my surgeries, which help hundreds of my constituents every year, and give out my contact details through a sponsorship package for Flint's local football team. The claim was cleared and put through via the communication allowance."
ERIC JOYCEERIC JOYCE
In November 2007, the Labour MP for Falkirk seems to have claimed £39.99 for a remembrance wreath. The claim is for Lady Hague Poppy Factory but there is a line through it, suggesting he may have since repaid the amount. In October 2007 there is a receipt for an Oil Painting on Canvas for £160. All details are redacted except the name of the company Art and More. In May 2007 Mr Joyce claimed £235 for an Assertiveness at Work training course. It is not clear whether this was for him or a member of his staff as the attendee name is blacked out.In November 2007, the Labour MP for Falkirk seems to have claimed £39.99 for a remembrance wreath. The claim is for Lady Hague Poppy Factory but there is a line through it, suggesting he may have since repaid the amount. In October 2007 there is a receipt for an Oil Painting on Canvas for £160. All details are redacted except the name of the company Art and More. In May 2007 Mr Joyce claimed £235 for an Assertiveness at Work training course. It is not clear whether this was for him or a member of his staff as the attendee name is blacked out.
ANDREW MACKAYANDREW MACKAY
The Tory MP, who is standing down at the next election following revelations about his second home allowances in the Telegraph consistently claimed £250 per month (£3,000 over the year) for "petty cash". He also claimed over £200 for his annual subscriptions to the Spectator and the Economist.The Tory MP, who is standing down at the next election following revelations about his second home allowances in the Telegraph consistently claimed £250 per month (£3,000 over the year) for "petty cash". He also claimed over £200 for his annual subscriptions to the Spectator and the Economist.
WHAT YOU WON'T HAVE SEENWHAT YOU WON'T HAVE SEEN
We know, thanks to the Daily Telegraph revelations, that Margaret Moran claimed £22,000 for dry rot on her second home. The receipts released with details blacked out do not show her second home was in Southampton -100 miles from her Luton constituency. There is also no mention of Sir Peter Viggers' attempts to claim £1,645 for a "duck island".We know, thanks to the Daily Telegraph revelations, that Margaret Moran claimed £22,000 for dry rot on her second home. The receipts released with details blacked out do not show her second home was in Southampton -100 miles from her Luton constituency. There is also no mention of Sir Peter Viggers' attempts to claim £1,645 for a "duck island".