Bay of Plenty based MPs are claiming more taxpayer dollars for their expenses, with a total of $427,075 spent by MPs in the region in 2010.
This is an increase from $400,000 by MPs in the previous year.
Minister of Health Tony Ryall is one of the more frugal Crown Ministers.
MPs in the region include Minister of Health and Bay of Plenty MP Tony Ryall, Tauranga MP Simon Bridges, Rotorua based Labour list MP Steve Chadwick, Waiariki MP Te Ururoa Flavell and Rotorua MP Todd McClay.
Tony Ryall racked up the biggest bill with $103,699 for the year, although he is required to travel extensively as Minister of Health and State Services Minister.
Steve Chadwick came in second with $91,774, followed by Te Ururoa Flavell on $91,733, Todd McClay with $70,368 and Simon Bridges on $69,501.
Figures reveal Tony Ryall was one of the most frugal ministers in 2010, racking up one of the lowest bills of all the Crown Ministers.
Expenses cover travel and accommodation only.
2 comments
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Posted on 22-02-2011 09:33 | By Ratcatcher
Until a full breakdown of the figures are given it is difficult to make informed comment.How about providing details to the public.?
Cost or Worth???
Posted on 22-02-2011 10:35 | By JSmithington
The most worrying figure is the 100% increase over the previous year. But without full information it's difficult to comment.
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