13 March 2014
West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin today published her latest expenses which have been approved by the independent watchdog. The publication covers expenses processed over the period stretching across October and November 2013. Harriett is reimbursed for some second home expenses and also the regular car journeys she makes between Westminster and the constituency, and attending meetings in the county. The expenses also include the travel costs of her constituency staff and the costs incurred running an office in Malvern and holding weekly advice surgeries. Harriett was repaid £462.75 to cover accommodation as well as office costs of £3,469.82 and a further £1,008.90 to cover her travel costs. IPSA also allow MPs to claim for up to three visits each year to Council of Europe capitals. It reimbursed £934.05 to cover other travel costs including a trip to Sweden to secure support for EU reforms. Harriett said: “All of these expenses have been verified and approved by the independent watchdog. “I remain fully committed to this process. The public should have complete transparency.” The full expenses details can be found at www.parliamentary-standards.org.uk