§ Mr. Lubbockasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will carry out research on the number of councillors in county boroughs, county councils, London boroughs and the Greater London Council who are resigning because of pressure of work; and if he will seek to introduce legislation providing that chairmen of committees in these authorities are paid a reasonable salary.
§ Mr. CroslandI am replying to this Question.
The whole question of pay and allowances for members of local authorities is under review in the context of local government reorganisation, and the local authority associations will, of course, be consulted on possible changes. In the meantime, I do not think that the research mentioned by the hon. Member is necessary.