This is what Sir Thomas Legg’s report had to say about our region’s MPs.

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Owen Paterson, Conservative, North Shropshire.

Owen Paterson MP

Mr Paterson was overpaid by a total of £3,631 for the period April 2004 and June 2005, representing the capital element of the mortgage loan.

He was also overpaid by a net remaining total of £924.04 for mortgage interest in the four years 2005-06 to 2008-09.

He was also overpaid by a total of £402 for council tax in 2006-07 and 2007-08.

He was paid £272.11 twice for annual maintenance for intruder alarms for the period September 2008 to September 2009.

Total repayment recommended: £5,229.15.

Total repayments received since April 1, 2009: £5,229.15.

Balance recommended to be repaid: £0.

Lembit Opik, Lib Dem, Montgomeryshire.

Mr Opik was paid £909.42 for mobile phone bills during the period November 2004 to March 2005. Mobile phone costs are not allowable under the ACA, although they could be claimed under the Incidental Expenses Provision. He was also paid £155 for court costs in relation to non-payment of council tax (£60 in March 2006 and £95 in October 2007).

Total repayment recommended: £1,064.42.

Reduced on appeal by £909.42.

Total repayments received since April 1, 2009: £195.

Balance recommended to be repaid: £0.

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Mark Pritchard, Conservative, The Wrekin.

Mr Pritchard was overpaid by £923.62 for rent in 2005-06.

Total repayment recommended: £923.62.

Total repayments received since April 1, 2009: £923.62.

Balance recommended to be repaid: £0.

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Philip Dunne, Conservative, Ludlow.

Mr Dunne did not make any ACA claims during the period of the review.

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David Wright, Labour, Telford.

Mr Wright has no issues.

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Daniel Kawczynski, Conservative, Shrewsbury & Atcham.

Mr Kawczynski has no issues.