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Written question asked by Andrew Selous (Conservative) on Wednesday, 1 April 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 April 2009. It was answered by John Healey (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2009 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.


Local Government

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government which (a) employment and (b) classes of employment are incompatible with source as a councillor in a local authority where the authority is or, is deemed to be, the employer.
Answer

A person who is employed by a local authority is disqualified for being a member of that local authority whatever their occupation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
491 c434W; 269089
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Councillors
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk