A Conservative MP, Mark Pritchard, has claimed over £1,100 in expenses for Who's Who reference books, which can be accessed for free in the House of Commons library. His claims, spanning multiple years, included significant amounts for books that provide biographical information on notable figures. Pritchardâs claims highlight a loophole in the expenses system for MPs, which allows discretion in what can be claimed as business expenses. Such practices, if replicated by all MPs, could impose significant costs on taxpayers, drawing attention to the need for clearer guidelines.
Mark Pritchard, a Tory MP, controversially claimed over £1,100 in expenses for copies of Who's Who, despite it being free in Parliament.
The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority states that while MPs can claim for business-related books, the system allows considerable discretion, resulting in varied interpretations.
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