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Sir Christopher Kelly had questioned whether the new rules went far enough Parliament's standards committee is considering launching an inquiry into MPs' expenses, the BBC understands. Sources have indicated that its chairman Sir Christopher Kelly is minded to press for an inquiry which could begin as soon as next week. An MPs' committee carried out a five month inquiry, but their proposals were rejected in a Commons vote on Thursday. It is thought the inquiry would extend beyond the housing allowance and cover all of MPs expenses. Sir Christopher has previously said he was "baffled" MPs thought it appropriate to carry out their own... [read full story]
