37. E-mail to the Commissioner from
Ms Nadine Dorries MP, 22 March 2010
I have been advised by my lawyers that I should write
to you regarding the pictures in the Daily Telegraph on
Friday.
The aerial view picture of my rented constituency
home included the farm offices on either side plus a number of
buildings belonging to the farm. The actual house is the middle
section of the picture only.
I rented this house from 31st December because it
is £2,000 pa less expensive than the mid terraced house I
was renting [at constituency address 1] and because it belongs
to Bedford Estate, with all decoration, fixtures and fitting etc
included; has space for a good sized office and is available on
a long term let. Given the attention to expenses I thought that
would be a wise move. The house is also in the middle of a woodcutting
yard. I have spent between 15-20 nights at the property since
December.
The lease is held with the Fees Office.
I sent you a picture of my Cotswold home taken when
we were snowed in during the winter. It is situated in one of
the most beautiful, sought after villages in England in one of
the most stunning and peaceful locations. The house sleeps six
comfortably.
Why anyone would think I would want to spend the
majority of my nights in a house located in a woodcutters' yard
and not in the Cotswolds defeats me.
I wonder if I could have any indication as to when
the enquiry will be completed given that the election may be only
two weeks away from being announced?
22 March 2010
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