Edited sentence: Engel has been asked to comment on this use of her expense allowances but has refused.Engel is in amongst a small group of MPs (sixty) who have taken advantage of a little known category allowing MPs to wire taxpayers money directly to bank accounts as 'petty cash' and without the need to supply receipts as to how the money has been put to work on behalf of constituents.It has been reported that Engel claimed £3750.00, through this category, directly into her bank accounts.The monthy claim limit is £250.00