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Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has apologised and promised to pay back money which she wrongly claimed for a television package which was reported to include adult movies.

Ms Smith said she "mistakenly" claimed for the television package while submitting a bill for an internet connection.

The £67 bill was submitted last June as part of Ms Smith's expenses, the Sunday Express reported.

The newspaper said the Virgin Media bill included two 18-rated features which each cost £5 which were viewed on April 1 and April 6 last year.

The bill was also said to include two viewings of the film Ocean's 13 - at £3.75 each - and an additional £3.50 to watch the film Surf's Up.

In a statement to the newspaper, Ms Smith said: "I am sorry that in claiming for my internet connection, I mistakenly claimed for a television package alongside it.

"As soon as the matter was brought to my attention, I took immediate steps to contact the relevant parliamentary authorities and rectify the situation.

"All money claimed for the television package will be paid back in full."

News of the claim is an embarrassment to Ms Smith who last month faced criticism for claiming taxpayer-funded allowances for a second home while living with her sister.

Ms Smith said she had "fully abided" by the rules by designating her sister's house as her "main" residence, allowing her to claim payments on the Redditch constituency home she shares with her husband and children.