§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services if, in the light of successful appeal by Councillor Mike Hannon of Warrington borough council to the social security appeal tribunal in September 1987, he will introduce legislation to provide that expenses allowed to unemployed councillors should include those incurred in the course of their duties outside official council meetings.
§ Mr. PortilloNo. It is a matter for the independent adjudication authorities to interpret the regulations in individual cases.