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Originally Posted by katex
Unfortunately, Jaysay made the mistake of having a go at the Observer here for not stating the facts, when they did actually quote Cllr. Britcliffe as spending £71 on accommodation at his last visit to London.
Think that he was trying to push the fact that this was only a recommended ceiling as other people (like yourself) would think this would be what they would always spend. Just came out a bit wrong... 
Very, very few people make anything on expenses as always need receipts to obtain full payment. I used to forget the odd things like cups of coffee, tips, pay as enter car parks, etc., always lost out. Have lost bigger receipts too .. stupid me .. 
Like you, not supporting any particular party; just what's fair. e.g. Graham Jones should accept the allowance on the Planning Committee, as get the impression it is something he truly cares about. |
I've been quite aware from the begining that the increase in expense allowances are an upper limit.
I've said at least twice in this thread that a wise council, at this critical financial time, would spend as little as possible of that allowance, and a foolish council wouldn't.
It was also pointed out earlier in the thread our council chose not to follow all the recommendations of the independent body, which for accommodation included a London weighting, and was substantially more than the previous allowance.
They chose to ignore it, and voted for the allowance to be much more than was recommended by the independent body.
The issue is about principles...and some people don't have 'em.