§ Mr. Alfred MorrisTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has had in regard to the adequacy of payments to councillors; if there is any action he will be taking to increase their allowances; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Robin Squire[holding answer 23 June 1992]: I have received a number of representations from local authorities, local authority associations and from individual councillors. Councillors' allowances are reviewed annually in the light of movements in costs.