§ Mr. EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what recent discussions he has had with the Local Government Association with regard to the introduction of elected mayors in Wales. [115583]
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§ Mr. HansonI have discussed this and other issues relating to the Local Government Bill in a series of meetings with the Welsh Local Government Association over the last few months.
§ Mr. EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what plans he has for the remuneration of elected mayors in Wales. [115581]
§ Mr. Paul MurphyThe level of remuneration of elected mayors will be for their own local authorities to determine. The National Assembly for Wales and the Welsh Local Government Association are in the process of setting up a review of special responsibility allowances, which will recommend appropriate levels of allowances for senior councillors, including elected mayors. It is intended that the result of the review will be published before the summer.