The statement said: “At all times the Prime Minister has acted with the full approval of the parliamentary authorities. In relation to the cleaning services, Mr Gordon Brown and Mr Andrew Brown employed one cleaner who worked for both of them, the majority of time for Gordon Brown. Payment was made directly to her by Mr Andrew Brown for the work in both flats. Mr Gordon Brown reimbursed him for his share of the cost. Of course, Mr Andrew Brown did not receive any financial benefit.”