Written question asked by Bob Ainsworth (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 February 1997. It was answered by Paul Beresford (Conservative) on Wednesday, 26 February 1997 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.
Dept of the Environment
- Question
- What guidance he has issued to local authorities on the use of their funds for the legal costs of councillors or officers criticised by the District Auditor. - None. The use of funds to meet such costs is a matter for individual authorities.
- Answer
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Mr. Robert Ainsworth: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what guidance he has issued to local authorities on the use of their funds for the legal costs of councillors or officers criticised by the district auditor; and if he will make a statement. [17637] Sir Paul Beresford: None. The use of funds to meet such costs is a matter for individual authorities.
Secondary information
- Type
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- Reference
- 17637; 291 c219W
- Session
- 1996-97
- Subjects
- Councillors Legal costs Local government Staff District Audit
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