§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he has now received the interim report of the Maud Committee concerning loss of earnings payments to members of local authorities; when this report will be published; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CrossmanI have received the interim report of the Maud Committee which will be published next week. The Committee was appointed at the instance of the local authority associations and my first step will be to seek their opinion on its recommendations.