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Re: MP’s and their Expenses
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Originally Posted by katex
I worked alongside a Tameside M.P. (and Chairman of the Public Accounts Committe then) for 16 years, and must admit never saw any misuse of his expenses.
He would have to pay his Secretary (very well I imagine), use of the office within the business (albeit he had an interest). Stationery, computers and the travel to and from London ... at least once a week.
He also had to invest in a flat in London and look smart at all times.
Sure some do take advantage, but am fairly confident that this gentleman did not. Never took holidays abroad, and always worked extremely hard for his constituents.
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So that was ONE honourable MP.........I wonder if this is where the phrase 'exception tests the rule' comes in?
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