Mr George Osborne : sixth report of session 2009-10, report and appendices, together with formal minutes

A complaint against Mr Osborne was made by the chairman of the Tatton Labour Party, Mr Laurie Burton.

The essence of the complaint was that between 2001 and 2003 Mr Osborne had wrongly identified his main home for the purposes of his claims against Additional Costs Allowance (ACA) and that from 2003 he had claimed for mortgage payments that were not necessarily incurred, contrary to the rules of the House.

After investigation the Commissioner concluded that he did not regard the breaches of the rules as particularly serious.

Mr Osborne has been consistent in pointing out that he took advice at all times from the House authorities and acted on that advice.

The breaches were not major or intentional nor did they provide Mr Osborne with any significant financial benefit.

He has offered to pay back the excess sums he claimed for and received in 2005-06 and 2006-07.

These amount to GBP 1,936, less the sums he has already repaid.