Article: MPs allowed [pounds sterling]10,000 for new kitchen in 'John Lewis list'.

NORTHUMBERLAND MPs are allowed to claim up to [pounds sterling]10,000 for a new kitchen, more than [pounds sterling]6,000 for a bathroom and [pounds sterling]750 for a television on their Parliamentary allowances, it has been disclosed.

MPs, including Alan Beith, can also claim reimbursement from the taxpayer for stereos worth up to [pounds sterling]750, [pounds sterling]300 air-conditioning units and [pounds sterling]2,000 for a furniture suite for their second homes.

The figures came as the Commons released the so-called 'John Lewis list', which finance officials use to approve or reject MPs' expenses claims.

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