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MPs 'claimed for swimming pools' MPs 'claimed for swimming pools'
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Claims for swimming pool maintenance are among expenses claims by eight Tory MPs, according to the Daily Telegraph.Claims for swimming pool maintenance are among expenses claims by eight Tory MPs, according to the Daily Telegraph.
The newspaper has highlighted what it calls the most extravagant claims published yet in its series of stories based on leaked MPs' receipts.The newspaper has highlighted what it calls the most extravagant claims published yet in its series of stories based on leaked MPs' receipts.
Three MPs made claims relating to cleaning or repairs of swimming pools at their second homes, it alleges.Three MPs made claims relating to cleaning or repairs of swimming pools at their second homes, it alleges.
But Tory former minister Douglas Hogg denied asking for £2,000 to cover the cost of clearing a moat on his estate.But Tory former minister Douglas Hogg denied asking for £2,000 to cover the cost of clearing a moat on his estate.
The Daily Telegraph has already published claims made by Labour and Conservative frontbenchers in recent days - after details of all 646 MPs' claims were leaked.The Daily Telegraph has already published claims made by Labour and Conservative frontbenchers in recent days - after details of all 646 MPs' claims were leaked.
Moat claimMoat claim
They were due to be published by Commons authorities in mid-July after they lost a Freedom of Information battle.They were due to be published by Commons authorities in mid-July after they lost a Freedom of Information battle.
That official publication date may now be brought forward - some MPs have claimed that information published by the Telegraph is not accurate.That official publication date may now be brought forward - some MPs have claimed that information published by the Telegraph is not accurate.
Sources say leader David Cameron is appalled by some of the allegations that have emerged and is considering taking disciplinary action against those involved.Sources say leader David Cameron is appalled by some of the allegations that have emerged and is considering taking disciplinary action against those involved.
The newspaper says the Conservative former minister Douglas Hogg submitted claims for more than £2,000 to clear a moat around his estate and £14,500 for a housekeeper.The newspaper says the Conservative former minister Douglas Hogg submitted claims for more than £2,000 to clear a moat around his estate and £14,500 for a housekeeper.
But the MP told the BBC that while he claimed for a housekeeper he never asked to be reimbursed for the cost of cleaning the moat - it was simply mentioned in details of expenditure on his house.But the MP told the BBC that while he claimed for a housekeeper he never asked to be reimbursed for the cost of cleaning the moat - it was simply mentioned in details of expenditure on his house.
'Sorry'
He said all of his claims were made with the prior agreement of the fees office.He said all of his claims were made with the prior agreement of the fees office.
Deputy Speaker Alan Haslehurst is reported to have claimed £142,000 on his country house, and £12,000 for gardening bills over five years.Deputy Speaker Alan Haslehurst is reported to have claimed £142,000 on his country house, and £12,000 for gardening bills over five years.
He has told the BBC that he did claim for £142,000 but said he moved his second home allowance from London to his constituency when he became deputy speaker and believes that the claim was within the rules.He has told the BBC that he did claim for £142,000 but said he moved his second home allowance from London to his constituency when he became deputy speaker and believes that the claim was within the rules.
Three Tory MPs are reported to have claimed for swimming pool repairs or cleaning but the BBC has not yet been able to contact them for their response.Three Tory MPs are reported to have claimed for swimming pool repairs or cleaning but the BBC has not yet been able to contact them for their response.
Other allegations in Tuesday's newspaper include one that a senior backbencher claimed more than £7,000 for his garden, including hedgecutting for a "helipad" - he told the newspaper that was a family joke.Other allegations in Tuesday's newspaper include one that a senior backbencher claimed more than £7,000 for his garden, including hedgecutting for a "helipad" - he told the newspaper that was a family joke.
'Hollow apology'
Other MPs are accused of claiming for mowing and rolling paddocks and one reportedly claimed £380 for horse manure and hundreds of bags of fertiliser.Other MPs are accused of claiming for mowing and rolling paddocks and one reportedly claimed £380 for horse manure and hundreds of bags of fertiliser.
On Monday Prime Minister Gordon Brown apologised on behalf of all political parties for MPs's expenses revelations over recent days. Tory leader David Cameron urged MPs to say "sorry" for the expenses system.On Monday Prime Minister Gordon Brown apologised on behalf of all political parties for MPs's expenses revelations over recent days. Tory leader David Cameron urged MPs to say "sorry" for the expenses system.
Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg said it must not be a "hollow apology" and must be followed by real change.Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg said it must not be a "hollow apology" and must be followed by real change.
BBC political correspondent Laura Kuenssberg said it was highly unlikely the Commons authorities would be able to get ahead of the Daily Telegraph in publishing expenses claims.
She said many MPs were still deleting personal information from their receipts before forwarding them for publication and in any case Commons' IT systems would not be able to handle the rush of new data.
Meanwhile, one Tory MP, Douglas Carswell, is seeking support for a motion of no confidence in the speaker of the House of Commons, Michael Martin.