46. LETTER
TO
THE
DIRECTOR
OF
OPERATIONS,
DEPARTMENT
OF
RESOURCES,
FROM
THE
COMMISSIONER,
7 MAY
2009
I would welcome your help on a complaint I have received
against the Rt Hon Jacqui Smith MP about the expenses claim she
made for film items.
I attach a copy of the complainant's letter of 30
March; my letter to Ms Smith of 3 April; her letter to me of 23
April with a copy of your letter to her of 8 April; my follow
up letter to her of 28 April and her response of 30 April.
I would welcome your advice on this complaint. In
particular, it would be helpful if you could let me know whether
the Department considers that Ms Smith was in breach of the rules
in respect of any of the claims she made for her Virgin Media
package from March to December 2008 inclusive; confirm that she
made no claims for any television packages or films before March
2008; and confirm that the only claim made for paid for films
was that submitted in June 2008. If possible, it would be helpful
if you could include copies of the relevant claim forms and supporting
documentation. Any other comments you would wish to make, would,
of course be very welcome.
I would be most grateful if you could let me have
a response within the next three weeks or earlier if possible.
7 May 2009
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