MPs' EXPENSES: SCRAPING THE BOTTOM

摘要

The exposure by the Daily Telegraph of MPs' expenses has involved claims for boat maintenance, at prices which have led to some raised eyebrows. The reference appeared in a question and answer document. One MP asked: "I have a narrowboat and every three years the underneath needs painting. Can I claim for this?" "Yes", responded the Fees Office. The MPrnpersisted: "Every seven years the bottom needs descaling, in the price region of £10,000."