§ Mr. ToddTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what his policy is on the granting by parish councils of(a) honoraria and (b) ex-gratia payments to special constables serving their area. [165467]
§ Phil HopeParish Councils are responsible for their actions and decisions to their electorate and to the auditor. Special constables may be paid allowances by a368W police authority only as determined by the special constables regulations. Any proposals to offer honoraria or ex-gratia payments to special constables would require approval by the Home Secretary under The Special Constables (Amendment) Regulations 2002.