It has been discovered that one of Scotland’s finest policemen has claimed almost a total of £6000 for new carpets and made to measure curtains for his new home.

Chief Constable Stephen House submitted the bills at a time when his Metropolitan Force are more than £34million in debt.

It is reported that the claim came after the policeman bought a new house for his wife and children on the outskirts of Glasgow after a spell in rented accommodation, during relocation for his new highly paid position in the Scottish Force. House then proceeded to buy curtains and expensive carpets and gave the bill to the Authorities.

Members of Strathclyde Police has confirmed the £6000 carpet and curtains claim, however they have not commented on whether any disciplinary action will be taken.

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As with measuring for an ordinary window you need to allow for enough material to be able to pull back your curtains away from the window letting in the light and to draw the curtains completely together to keep out the cold and dark.

Modern curtain tracks and poles are extremely practical. Those made from PVC are suitable for lighter weight curtains and can be bent around bay windows. Aluminum tracks are more suitable for heaver curtains and can also bend effectively around the angles of a bay window.