David Cameron told to come clean over spending on bathroom

DAVID Cameron has been told he must reveal further details about the refurbishment of his Downing Street flat under the Freedom of Information Act.

Information Commissioner Christopher Graham has ruled that the Prime Minister must disclose what work was done on the bathroom to the apartment at Number 11, where he lives with his wife Samantha and their three children.

It emerged earlier this year that the Camerons had spent the entire £30,000 budget available to prime ministers annually for upkeep and improvements to his Downing Street flat.

Officials stressed that the costs charged to the taxpayer did not cover furniture, fixtures and fittings, but things like electrics, plumbing, structural alterations and decorating.

Additional costs in the refit beyond the £30,000 publicly funded allowance were met by the family.

Labour MP Tom Watson has been asking the Cabinet Office for details of the changes to the bathroom and any instructions given to contractors by Mr and Mrs Cameron.

Having rejected the request, the Cabinet Office has now been told by Mr Graham’s office that he “does not accept” its decision.

The Commissioner also raised concerns about delays in responding to Mr Watson’s request, which was submitted in June last year.