HC Deb 23 February 1973 vol 851 c226W
Mr. Tope

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) if he will now announce his proposals regarding the payment of councillors on the new local authorities;

(2) if he will now announce his propposals regarding expense allowances for councillors on the new local authorities.

Mr. Graham Page

As from 1st April 1974 these councillors will receive, in respect of their approved duties, the attendance allowance for which provision is made in the Local Government Act 1972. The maximum rate of this allowance will be announced by my right hon. and learned Friend as soon as possible. In addition, members of local authorities will be able to claim travelling and subsistence expenses on the same basis as at present.