Smith the Stoner Titillated by the Taxpayer
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith is embroiled in yet another expenses row, following allegations she claimed for adult pay-per-view television services.
According to the report in today's Sunday Express Ms Smith claimed £67 to cover the cost of her Virgin Media bill, which included the cost of two adult rated movies viewed last April.
It is the second time this year that the wayward Home Secretary has attracted the attention of Westminster authorities over her dubious accountancy skills. Back in February she faced criticism for over claiming second home allowance on her primary residence (see Smith the Stoner Probed by Watchdog).
A statement by Ms Smith said: "I'm sorry that in claiming for my internet connection, I mistakenly claimed for a television package alongside it.
"As soon as the matter was brought to my attention, I took immediate steps to contact the relevant parliamentary authorities and rectify the situation.
"All money claimed for the television package will be paid back in full."
The Home Office have refused to confirm reports that one of the movies involved was "Gordon Fucks the Economy".
According to the report in today's Sunday Express Ms Smith claimed £67 to cover the cost of her Virgin Media bill, which included the cost of two adult rated movies viewed last April.
It is the second time this year that the wayward Home Secretary has attracted the attention of Westminster authorities over her dubious accountancy skills. Back in February she faced criticism for over claiming second home allowance on her primary residence (see Smith the Stoner Probed by Watchdog).
A statement by Ms Smith said: "I'm sorry that in claiming for my internet connection, I mistakenly claimed for a television package alongside it.
"As soon as the matter was brought to my attention, I took immediate steps to contact the relevant parliamentary authorities and rectify the situation.
"All money claimed for the television package will be paid back in full."
The Home Office have refused to confirm reports that one of the movies involved was "Gordon Fucks the Economy".
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