§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the existing rates of allowances and payments to elected members of Scottish regional, district and unitary authorities; if he will include in the table details of what the(a) attendance allowance, (b) special responsibility payments, (c) travelling allowances and (d) subsistence rates would be at today's prices had they kept pace with inflation since 1974 and had the method of payment remained the same since that time; and if he will make a statement. [28524]
§ Mr. KynochThe information requested is complex and will take time to compile. I will, however, write to the hon. Member as soon as possible and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library.