Expenses

Nick strongly believes that MPs should spend taxpayers' money with great care and only claim expenses when absolutely necessary. He also believes the public has a right to know how these funds are spent. Expenses should be reasonable and they should be audited. Nick has always voted for full transparency and tougher rules, and strongly supports the lead taken by David Cameron to clean up the entire system.

Nick feels that the MP for Arundel & South Downs does need a home in London and the constituency to do the job properly because the very late hours at Westminster make normal commuting impossible. He claims only for mortgage interest on his second home and has never claimed for household items, insurance or council tax. He has never claimed personally for food or for travel expenses for family members.

You can find details of all Nick's expenses here and here

You can read Nick's thoughts about the national expenses scandal here