A NEW police and crime commissioner is facing questions about “anomalies” within expenses he has previously claimed as a public servant.

Clive Grunshaw — Lancashire’s highest paid politician — is facing calls to resign after being accused of “double claiming” mileage payments. He has now promised to pay back any overpayments.

Mr Grunshaw, who is also a Labour Lancashire county councillor used to serve on the Lancashire Police Authority, before it was replaced by the controversial new PCC post.

In the 23 cases Mr Grunshaw is believed to have claimed £1,200 in mileage and an estimated £350 in subsistence.

Mr Grunshaw said in a statement yesterday: “Every expense claim I have made has been genuinely intentioned and related to my ward and Police Authority duties, so far as I was aware.

“At no point have I wilfully submitted claims which I know to be untrue.

“These allegations of discrepancies, regarding alleged overlaps in my expenses claims, were presented to me on Friday evening.

“I have requested that a full investigation is launched into these allegations.

“I welcome this and will comply fully with the investigative process.”