Lotusflower Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) Mark Hoban is Minister for Work and Pensions. Talking about some benefits claimants recently he said that changes would be, "A rude awakening to those who play the system." He went on to say,"Unemployed people have taken benefits for granted as a way of life and must roll up their sleeves and stop playing the system." How are we supposed to understand his words in the context of his own conduct in Parliament with taxpayer's cash and his expenses claims? £1,600 for a table, 6 chairs and chest and a bookshelf. £1,997 for a wardrobe and "something else unclear." £358 for kitchen bits and bobs. £650 for decorating. £320 for food and cleaning. He also claims the full food allowance of £400 per month. Am I the only one to think that maybe the Minister is having a giraffe? (as they say in Barnsley) Edited January 30, 2013 by Lotusflower Unsubstantiated claim removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronthenekred Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 No, but he did it all very legal dint he... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusflower Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 No, but he did it all very legal dint he... Oh yes...and he, like his ilk, helped draft the laws that make it legal. We Brits are great at bending over are we not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quisquose Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 His company made £600 million in profits and paid 2% tax. I thought I would check this out, but can not find such a company. Do you mean the company he used to work for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truman Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) I thought I would check this out, but can not find such a company. Do you mean the company he used to work for? He worked for PWC...but I don't think he was responsible for their tax affairs..he left on 2001 anyway... Edited January 30, 2013 by truman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusflower Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 I thought I would check this out, but can not find such a company. Do you mean the company he used to work for? Thankyou for pointing that out. I have removed that particular reference. I have to hold my hand up and say that I didn't check it before I posted it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bloom Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 It's times like this when I am most grateful for that Mr Cameron, reminding us that, 'we are all in this together'. What an utter disgrace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happ Hazzard Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 He got off his arse and got a job though, you don't become Minister for Work and Pensions by staying in bed all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnvqsos Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 He got off his arse and got a job though, you don't become Minister for Work and Pensions by staying in bed all day. Ironically there is no mention of a bed on that kist.When you next write a letter of congratulation to the man perhaps you could suggest he claims for that goose feather mattress and the two hot water bottles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joggit Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 He got off his arse and got a job though, you don't become Minister for Work and Pensions by staying in bed all day. What a load of it. As if tory boys get where they are through hard work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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