article_snippet: But that will not clear the outstanding sum of around £10,000 before Parliament is dissolved.
article_snippet: If The Falkirk MP refuses to repay voluntarily the watchdog's only option will be to pursue The Falkirk MP in the civil courts.
article_snippet: The watchdog has already lost two rounds of an Freedom of Information battle to avoid publishing copies of every receipt filed, a process that could potentially cost millions of pounds.
article_snippet: The Court of Appeal is due to hear the case later this month - but no judgement is expected until after the election.