Lib Dem claimed designer refit cash

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The Daily Telegraph said he spent nearly £10,000 on renovating his small flat in Westminster's Dolphin Square.

He told the newspaper the expense was justified because he had not used his full second home allowance in previous years.

The claim under the Additional Costs Allowance included a new king-size bed, worth £1,024, Roman blinds worth £528.75, five cushions costing £176.25 and a £1,515 decorating bill.

The designer is reported to be a family friend who has been in charge of refurbishing a leading hotel.

The Telegraph said Sir Menzies sent a note to the Commons fees office on August 5 2006, which read: "My flat has remained untouched since 1989 and is in need of decoration and upgrading.

"You will observe that in recent years I have very substantially underspent my ACA."