Expenses Claims
On 12 May 2009, it was reported in The Daily Telegraph that Heathcoat-Amory had charged the taxpayer for manure costing £380 over 3 years on expenses, under the controversial Additional Costs Allowance. In February 2010 it was revealed that he had been asked to repay a total of £29,691.93. The Times newspaper dubbed the scandal 'The manure parliament', singling out Heathcoat-Amory's claim.
In July 2010, Heathcoat-Amory placed his second home on the market for £1.5million. He and his wife intend to live in their primary residence in Hammersmith.
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