THE House of Commons today refused to publish a detailed breakdown of expenses Witney MP David Cameron has received for his constituency home - despite the Conservative Party leader saying he would be happy to see them released.
The Commons Commission said it was appealing to the High Court against an order to disclose MPs' second home allowances and addresses, on the grounds that their publication could place MPs in danger.
The row focuses on the Additional Costs Allowance, which MPs can claim to help them with the cost of staying away from their main home to perform Parliamentary duties.
Mr Cameron is said to be "relaxed" about details of the £20,563 claim he made in 2006-7 being made public.
But today the commission refused a demand by a Freedom of Information tribunal to publish a detailed breakdown of his and 13 other MPs and former MPs claims.
Mr Cameron's spokesman said he would abide by the commission's decision for the time being.
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