§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he next plans to review the payments made to elected members of local authorities; what criteria he will use to evaluate the adequacy of payments; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. StewartThe new system of councillors' allowances which was introduced in April 1991 is currently under review. The review will not include travel and subsistence or other allowances payable outside the scheme. My right hon. Friend will continue to review the levels and limits within the scheme on a regular basis.