Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Ross Hunter

Westminster standards body dismisses Douglas Ross expenses complaint

THE body charged with overseeing MPs' expenses has dismissed complaints made against outgoing Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross. 

Earlier this month, an investigation by the Sunday Mail accused Ross of improperly using his MP expenses to travel to his third job as an assistant referee. 

It alleged that there were 28 claims made by Ross associated not with his work as a politician but rather as an official at football games. 

Ross allegedly billed the taxpayer for flights from London to Glasgow and Edinburgh, where he was working as an SFA linesman.

However, the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) has dismissed complaints against Ross regarding the expenses claims. 

A spokesperson told The Scottish Sun: "We have reviewed Mr Ross's travel claims, relating to the allegations made in the press, and met with him to discuss the issues that have been raised. 

"Following this review, we are satisfied that the claims were within IPSA's rules and no further action is required." 

The body said that diversionary travel by MPs from Westminster back to their constituency - to attend a party event or other engagement - was considered a legitimate claim. 

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.