MP for Brecon and Radnorshire Chris Davies has been charged over allegations relating to two expenses claims, according to the Crown Prosecution Service.
Conservative MP Mr Davies will appear in court next month charged with two counts making a false instrument and one of providing false or misleading information for allowance claims after allegations he falsified two invoices in support of Parliamentary expenses claims, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said.
A Crown Prosecution Service spokesman said: "In November 2018, the Crown Prosecution Service received a file of evidence from the Metropolitan Police relating to an allegation that Christopher Davies, MP for Brecon and Radnorshire, falsified two invoices in support of Parliamentary expenses claims.
"Following a review of the evidence, the CPS has today charged Mr Davies with two offences of making a false instrument and one offence of providing false or misleading information for allowance claims.
"He will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 22 March.
"The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against Mr Davies are now active and that he has a right to a fair trial."
A statement from Chris Davies said he was "very disappointed" by the decision.
“I am very disappointed at today’s announcement by the CPS. I have explained previously the circumstances that led to the investigation, relating to events dating back to when I was a newly elected MP over three years ago.
"I will now speak to my lawyers and my colleagues in Parliament. I have nothing further to say about the matter at this time”.
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