§ 2. Mr. Christopher Priceasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he will now take steps to widen the interpretation of approved duty in local government for the purpose of financial allowances, as recommended in the interim report of the Maud Committee ; and if he will make a statement.
§ 60. Mr. Dempseyasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how soon he expects to be able to implement the Maud Report on the remuneration of councillors ; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CrossmanI do not propose to reach any conclusion about the recommendations in the Report until I know the views of the local authority associations. They received copies of the Report on the day of publication and I have invited them to send me their comments.