§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how much was paid or payable to each returning officer in England and Wales at the 1995 local elections; what out-of-pocket expenses had to be met from these payments; what was the level of payment to each other grade involved in these elections; and if he will make a statement. [24107]
§ Mr. Nicholas BakerReturning officers' fees and expenses and other costs relating to the conduct of local government elections are met by local authorities. This information is not collected centrally.