§ Mr. Canavanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will take steps to stop or reduce the payment of extra allowances claimed by regional 795W council chief executives for acting as returning officers in the forthcoming regional elections.
§ Mr. McElhonePayment of these allowances is a matter for the local authorities concerned within arrangements made by the Joint Negotiating Committee for Chief Officials of Local Authorities (Scotland). It is not a matter in which my right hon. Friend can intervene.