Andrew Turner, the Island’s MP, has been asked to repay £ 681.60 following the review into the Additional Accommodation Allowance or ACA for every MP.

Sir Thomas Legg who undertook the review will say in his report to the Members Estimate Committee that:
“Mr Turner was paid £681.60 in 2006/07 for mortgage insurance, which is not an allowable expense. (The claim was made on his behalf while he was away ill).”

Mr Turner said:
“As Sir Thomas points out this claim was made on my behalf whilst I was recovering from a stroke. The expenditure had been incurred in the preceding year and like every other claim I have made was supported by documentary evidence. I am disappointed that such an error was made as the claim was prepared in close co-operation with the Parliamentary Fees Office. However, this is my responsibility and I have repaid the sum in full to the House of Commons.”

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