MEPs reject EU move for publication of expenses

Members of the European Parliament have rejected a draft ruling, that they should publish how much they pay their staff and claim on expenses in a move set to fuel the debate over their use of taxpayers' money. The European Ombudsman, the EU's administrative watchdog, said in September 2007 that MEPs should detail staff wage bills and expenses claims. The Financial Times has learned that in a reply in February 2008, the bureau of senior MEPs who run the house refused, citing privacy concerns.

ESO: Background Information: EU politicians accused of ‘massive’ fraud http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-politicians-accused-of-massive-fraud/

European Ombudsman: Press Release, No.13, 2007: Ombudsman: Information concerning MEPs' allowances should be publicly accessible http://ombudsman.europa.eu/release/en/2007-09-27.htm

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