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Originally Posted by Gayle

I think there is a fine line between claiming reasonable expenses and claiming additional unnecessary expenses. To avoid being accused of any additional unnecessary expenses, some Councillors including Graham, err on the side of caution and only claim the minimum that they feel that they need. I think this is very commendable.

I don't think that people should always take 'what they are entitled too' - this is where the ridiculous claims came from as they were 'entitled' albeit be a flawed system, to claim for ridiculous items.

Every councillor should make a point of claiming what they feel they need and not just 'what they can' because they can.

Ah but thats just good old fashioned common sense, no wonder andrew can't grasp it.