§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what guidelines his Department has given to local authorities in Wales on the declaration by elected councillors and senior officers of any interest they may have in(a) the freemasons and (b) other such body; and Amount if he will make a statement. [129]
§ Mr. HagueGuidance on the conduct of local authority members is set out in Welsh Office circular 23/90. Paragraph 9 of this code refers to membership of the freemasons and other bodies. We may review this guidance in the light of any recommendations made by the Nolan committee.
The conduct of local government officers is a matter for local authorities to determine.