§ Mr. Richard Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what are the terms of reference of the committee he has appointed to examine the local councillor attendance allowance system; and when he expects it to report.
§ Mr. Guy BarnettThe terms of reference of the Committee of Inquiry into the Remuneration of Members of Local Authorities are
To examine all aspects, other than travelling and subsistence allowances, of the present system of payment under the Local Government Act 1972 and the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 of local authority elected and co-opted members, including any anomalies in the system, consideration of its alleged abuses and its social security implications, to consider alternative systems and their consequences; and, having regard to the requirements of pay policy and the present severe constraints on local authority expenditure, to make recommendations".The Committee is being asked to report expeditiously.
§ Mr. Richard Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list in the Official Report the names and qualifications of the members of the committee he has recently 23W appointed to examine the local councillor attendance allowance system.
§ Mr. Guy BarnettWith the exception of the Chairman, Mr. Derek Robinson, the members of the committee have yet to be appointed. My right hon. Friend hopes to announce their names shortly.