Written question asked by Andrew Selous (Conservative) on Thursday, 19 March 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 March 2009. It was answered by Lord Knight of Weymouth (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 March 2009 on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families.
Teachers: Councillors
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families what restrictions there are upon teachers serving as councillors on local authorities which are local education authorities; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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Teachers are not permitted to serve as councillors of the local authorities in which they are employed. Section 80 of the Local Government Act 1972 states that a person shall be disqualified from being a member of a local authority if employed by (or holds a post confirmed by) the local authority or any of the committees of the local authority.
Secondary information
- Type
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- Reference
- 490 c367-8W; 266169
- Session
- 2008-09
- Subjects
- Councillors Teachers
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