Parliament's expenses body says it was wrong to tell MPs they could claim for festive gatherings.
Parliament's expenses watchdog has apologised for publishing advice that MPs could claim for the cost of an office Christmas party.
He added that afterwards he was contacted by numerous MPs, who "have made it clear to me that they have never made such claims in the past and have no intention of doing so in the future. I accept and respect that." "In issuing it we also failed to recognise the public mood at a time of severe economic and financial pressures. I am sorry for that."The advice also said MPs could claim for Christmas cards - as long as they weren't sent to "large groups or all constituents"
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