§ Mr. Christopher Priceasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when next he intends to review local authorities councillors' attendance and special responsibility allowances.
§ Mr. Giles ShawA review of local authority councillors' attendance and special responsibility allowances has recently been completed. A draft statutory instrument, specifying the new allowance rates, was laid before the House on 22 April, and these are due to come into effect on 14 May.