expenses record

I am a supporter of open and transparent politics. I believe that politics is about public service.

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Tax year 2007/08
Taxable Gross Allowance Received: £7416.57
Charitable Donations through Give As You Earn: £1920.00
Expenses claimed: Nil
Other: Not applicable

Tax year 2008/09
Taxable Gross Allowance Received: £9161.79
Charitable Donations through Give As You Earn: £2320.00
Expenses claimed: Nil
Other: July 2008 - Attended Buckingham Palace Garden Party with my wife, representing West Lancashire District Council. Two Labour councillors also attended.
Two nights bed and breakfast at City Inn, Westminster and chauffeured transport to London and to the Palace provided by West Lancashire District Council. All other meal, transport and incidental expenses covered from personal account. Other councillors will attend this event in future years.
November 2008 - Attended Speed Reading course run by Northwest Employers. Cost: £99

Tax year 2009/10
Taxable Gross Allowance Received: £9225
Charitable Donations through Give as You Earn: £2880
Expenses claimed: Nil

Tax year 2010/11
Taxable Gross Allowance Received: £9225
Charitable Donations through Give as You Earn: £2880
Expenses claimed: Nil