Former miniser apologises over expenses claims

A former British government minister apologised unreservedly today and promised to repay more than £13,000 (€14,400) in second home allowances which he claimed on a house where his parents live.

Former miniser apologises over expenses claims

A former British government minister apologised unreservedly today and promised to repay more than £13,000 (€14,400) in second home allowances which he claimed on a house where his parents live.

In a statement to the Commons, Tony McNulty said he accepted the ruling of the Commons Standards and Privileges Committee which found he had effectively been “subsidising” his parents from public funds.

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