They refused to release the latest figures, for some strange reason.
The publication came about after a FOI, (Freedom Of Information), request. What I find staggering is that the expenses claimed nearly equal the salaries paid out.
As far as I know there is no breakdown to individual MSPs, for the time being.
| Year | Cost of Salaries | Cost of Expenses | Approx percentage |
| 2007/08 | £11,301,000 | £9,727,000 | 86% |
| 2006/07 | £10,050,000 | £9,738,000 | 97% |
| 2005/06 | £9,698,000 | £9,572,000 | 98% |
| 2004/05 | £9,600,000 | £8,896,000 | 93% |
tip of the manky bandage to Angry Old Man
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It obviously comes with the territory.
I suppose politicians have always been grasping bastards, it's only now that we have the temerity to demand the truth and question their thieving ways.
Come independence, there won't be any Freedom of Information Act. Make use of it while you can.
See I told you so!
The SNP have reduced costs - although salaries have increased.
Bummer.
Edgar, everything in the utopia of an independent Scotland will be transparent. There will be no need for FOI acts and such. All the info will be on the website for every country in the world to see.
Must be cause the salaries are so low, Rab.
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