A BUCKINGHAMSHIRE MP has paid back expenses claims on moisturiser, toothpaste and body spray revealed today in The Daily Telegraph.

David Lidington, MP for Aylesbury, which covers Princes Risborough, also claimed £1,300 for laundry over four years. This included a bath mat and towel.

In May 2006 he claimed £51.09 for two Boots receipts including Wellman Viabotics, L’Oreal moisturiser, Sensodyne toothpaste and body spray. This was approved.

Mr Lidington told Bucks Free Press he claimed for laundry as there was not a washing machine in his second home, a flat in Westminster.

He said: “While the claims were within the rules I understand some people might feel they were over-generous.

“I have referred them to the Conservatives’ scrutiny panel and will abide by any decision they make.”

The Daily Telegraph reported that the shadow foreign minister collected four receipts from the same Westminster dry cleaner in July 2006.

Mr Lidington said of the toiletries claims: “I now accept that while they were valid many people would see them as over-generous.

“That is why I paid back the money I claimed for toiletries 10 days ago.”

The paper also revealed Chesham and Amersham MP Cheryl Gillan claimed £4.74 for dog food. She said it was a mistake and will repay the money.

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