MPs criticise rules allowing them to claim Christmas party expenses
by Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor from World news | The Guardian on (#6639F)
A number of MPs say they will not claim for festive gatherings, with foreign secretary calling guidance stupid'
A number of MPs have rejected guidance that would allow them to claim some expenses for office Christmas parties on the taxpayer, calling it inappropriate" and wrong".
Claims will be allowed for food and refreshments for festive gatherings for parliamentary staff, but not alcohol, under MPs' hospitality budgets, and office supply budgets are also allowed to cover decorations.
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