Brian Binley MP ‘Liquor’ Claim

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Posted on Jun 25, 2009 in blog, Expenses Index, frontpage, projects

Brian Binley MP has been sent a letter by the Sunlight COPs about two claims that he made for ‘liquor’ during hotel visits – something which the parliamentary Green Book does not allow. The book only allows for ‘accommodation costs’. We have requested that Mr Binley repay this money to the taxpayer.

Brian Binley Liquor Letter

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