SIR Thomas Legg has finally published his full report into the expenses scandal.
Our reporter Melanie Vass is ploughing through its 239-pages now, but here are the headline figures for our local MPs.
Jim Knight is the only local MP who still owes money to the taxpayer, according to Sir Thomas Legg's report.
Sir John Butterfill
Sir Thomas says: Sir John was over-paid by a total of £2,032.47 for mortgage interest (£1,407.85 in 2006-07 and £624.62 in 2008-09).
He was also overpaid by a total of £331.66 for council tax in 2005-06 (of which £47.66 was due to payments not being reduced for dissolution, and £284.00 due to an incorrect adjustment when moving house).
• Total repayment recommended: £2,364.13
• Total repayments received since 1 April 2009: £17,478.43
Tobias Ellwood
Sir Thomas says: Mr Ellwood was overpaid by £940.98 for mortgage interest during 2005-06.
• Total repayment recommended: £940.98
• Total repayments received since 1 April 2009: £940.98
Robert Syms
• Not asked to repay any money
Annette Brooke
Sir Thomas says: Ms Brooke was paid £238.78 in 2004 for mobile phone costs, which are not allowable under the ACA, although they could be claimed under the Incidental Expenses Provision.
She was also paid a total of £1,300 in error for two rental payments in April and June 2006.
• Total repayment recommended: £1,538.78
• Total repayments received since 1 April 2009: £1,538.78
Jim Knight
Sir Thomas says: Mr Knight was overpaid by £223.50 in April 2005 (payment incorrectly reduced for dissolution).
He was also overpaid by a total of £2,657.11 for mortgage interest (£678.59 in 2007-08 and £1,755.02 in 2008-09).
Mr Knight was further paid £571.06 in August 2005 for a computer, which is not an allowable expense under the ACA, although it could be claimed under the Incidental Expenses Provision.
• Total repayment recommended: £3,451.67
• Total repayments received since 1 April 2009: £1,265.84
•Balance recommended to be repaid: £2,185.83
Bob Walter
Sir Thomas says: Mr Walter was overpaid £371.32 for mortgage interest in August 2008.
He was also paid £650 for a TV cabinet in August 2008, which exceeded the guideline price by £100.
He was further paid gardening costs of £1,358 in 2008-09, exceeding the allowable maximum by a total of £358.00.
• Total repayment recommended: £829.32
• Total repayments received since 1 April 2009: £1,228.32
Oliver Letwin
Sir Thomas says: Mr Letwin was paid twice, in October and December 2004, for an annual charge of £155.00 for AGA maintenance.
He was paid £458.70 in March 2005 for repainting and decorating following a burst water tank.
This should have been claimed on home insurance, which is available under the Green Book rules.
• Total repayment recommended: £613.70
• Total repayments received since 1 April 2009: £3,883.70
Sir Thomas says: Dr Lewis was overpaid by £829.85 in July 2006 for mortgage interest relating to the previous year.
He was paid £789 for a washer/drier in July 2006. This exceeded the guideline price of £550 by £239.
•Total repayment recommended: £1,068.85
•Total repayments received since 1 April 2009: £1,068.85
Not asked to repay any money.
Christopher Chope
Sir Thomas says: Mr Chope was overpaid by a total of £252.61 for mortgage interest (£119.00 in 2006-07, £133.61 in 2007-08).
He was also paid £105.25 in April 2004 for mobile phone bills, which are not allowable under the ACA, although they could be claimed under the Incidental Expenses Provision.
• Total repayment recommended: £357.86
• Reduced on appeal by:£357.86
Click here to see the appeal decision (you'll need to scroll down)
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