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Written question asked by Keith Simpson (Conservative) on Monday, 24 April 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 April 2006. It was answered by James Plaskitt (Labour) on Thursday, 27 April 2006 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Councillors' Remuneration

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how the responsibility allowance allocated to leaders and cabinet members of local councils is treated for benefit purposes.
Answer

Councillors with significant extra responsibilities, for example the leader of a council, can receive an additional allowance.When assessing benefit entitlement this allowance is taken into account as earnings, subject to the appropriate disregards.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
445 c1287W;445 c1287W; 66332
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Councillors Allowances
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk