WILTSHIRE'S MPs have revealed details of their expenses in the third annual publication of parliamentary allowances.
James Gray, MP for North Wiltshire, claimed £138,796, which is £4,382 more than last year, making him the 131st most expensive MP.
Dr Andrew Murrison, MP for Westbury, had the biggest increase in expenses, claiming £12,285 more than last year at £135,949.
Dr Murrison is now ranked 179 in the list of the most expensive MPs in the UK.
Michael Ancram, MP for Devizes, covering Melksham, claimed £135,315, an increase of £14,280 from last year.
Allowances and expenses claimed by MPs come on top of their basic salary - £60,277 as of November 1 - and their pension.
Up to £87,276 can be claimed for salaries for researchers, secretaries and other staff. Other allowances can be claimed for travel on parliamentary business, office costs, stationery, postage and computer equipment.
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