§ Mr. FlookTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister if he will make a statement on the advice given by the inland revenue on tax and national insurance issues in the guidance to local councils on the expenses and allowances payable to mayors and district councils. [138830]
§ Mr. RaynsfordGuidance relating to local authority members' allowances was issued to all local authorities in July 2003. This contains guidance on the tax and national insurance treatment of expenses and allowances for all members of local authorities, including mayors.