§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what action the Government intend taking on the Derek Robertson report on payment and expenses to local borough councillors; and how these payments if and when adjusted will affect payments to Members of Parliament; and whether he will bear this in mind when reaching a decision.
§ Mr. ShoreThe Government are studying the recommendations made by the Robinson Committee on councillors' remuneration, prior to consulting the local authority associations and other interested bodies. In the reaching of any final decisions, account will, of course, be taken of the implications for other areas of public service.