§ Mr. KirkwoodTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will publish the methodology used to determine the rates of mileage expenses paid to councillors in Scotland.
§ Mr. Stewart[holding answer 24 June 1993]: The motor mileage rates are based on the average price at the pump for unleaded petrol over a 12-month period as applied to the schedule of annual running costs produced by the Automobile Association which covers tyres, oil, servicing and repairs.
§ Mr. KirkwoodTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to review the current rates of mileage expenses paid to councillors in Scotland.
§ Mr. Stewart[holding answer 24 June 1993]: The rates of mileage expenses were reviewed with effect from 1 January 1993. A similar annual uprating exercise will be carried out towards the end of this year.