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James comments on release of 2008/09 second home allowance claims

James Arbuthnot, Member of Parliament for North East Hampshire, today commented:

"The stories relating to my 2008-09 expenses cover matters which have been public knowledge for nearly six months. I posted copies of the receipts on my website in July of this year and issued a press release at the same time.

"I asked to be first to take part in David Cameron’s internal review of expenses, and have fully participated in Sir Thomas Legg’s review, agreeing to repay in excess of what was recommended. As I said in July when releasing my 2008-09 expenses, 'The second homes allowance in the form which these receipts reflect is gone, and we, both the public and politicians, are glad to see the back of it.'"