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Published:
October 28, 2006
Burnham-On-Sea
MP's expenses are 'among the lowest in region'
 Burnham-On-Sea's
MP,
David Heathcoat-Amory, claimed £111,795 in expenses during
the last financial year according to official figures released
this week.
But
while the figures show a two per cent increase compared to last
year, Mr Heathcoat-Amory says his overall expenditure remains
lower than many other MPs in the south west.
The
expenses, which are paid on top of MPs' salaries, are spent on
items such as staff wages, travel, stationery, postage and IT.
Mr
Heathcoat-Amory spent £21,374 on his Additional Costs Allowance
- which covers expenses incurred when staying away for the purpose
of performing parliamentary duties.
Also,
£19,660 was claimed on Incidental Expenses, covering office
accommodation, equipment and supplies. He also spent £62,709
on staff, £5,880 on travel, £414 on staff travel,
£460 on stationery, £382 on postage and £916
on computer equipment.
Commenting
on the figures, Mr Heathcoat-Amory said: "I and my hardworking
staff do our best to provide an excellent service for my constituents,
but I am also conscious of the need to protect the taxpayer."
"I
am therefore pleased that my total expenses are among the lowest
of any MP in the south west and lower than any Liberal Democrat
or Labour MP."
RELATED
LINKS:
MPs'
allowance expenditure - the figures in full [External Website]
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