HC Deb 02 July 1931 vol 254 cc1452-3
43. Mr. McGOVERN

asked the Minister of Health if he will bring in an amending Bill to make provision for payment of members of town councils for loss of time, in view of the fact that it has become a full-time job?

Mr. GREENWOOD

I regret that I cannot undertake to introduce further legislation at the present time.

Mr. McGOVERN

In view of the fact that members of local county councils are paid, and town councillors are not, will not the right hon. Gentleman consider bringing in an amending Bill giving this power to town councils?

Mr. GREENWOOD

I think my hon. Friend must realise that at this stage further legislation is impossible.

Mr. EDE

Is it not the fact that members of county councils are only paid travelling expenses?