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Written question asked by Robert Neill (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 July 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 July 2009. It was answered by Baroness Winterton of Doncaster (Labour) on Monday, 20 July 2009 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.


Councillors: Allowances

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what statistical information his Department holds on average councillor allowances.
Answer

We do not collect or report on allowances paid to local authority members, which are matters for each council to decide, having regard to the recommendations of their independent remuneration panel, and on which the council is accountable to their local electorate.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
496 c810W; 288294
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Councillors Allowances
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk