Written question asked by Oliver Letwin (Conservative) on Wednesday, 6 February 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 February 2002. It was answered by Lord Whitehead (Labour) on Monday, 11 February 2002 on behalf of the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, if it is his intention that parish councillors should be bound under the code of conduct to declare gifts and hospitality of over £25 in value only if received in connection with their official duties.

Answer: Mr. Letwin: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if it is his intention that parish councillors should be bound under the code of conduct to declare gifts and hospitality of over £25 in value only if received in connection with their official duties. [35033] Dr. Whitehead: Yes. Paragraph 1 of the schedule to the code of conduct makes it clear that parish members will only have to declare gifts and hospitality over the value of £25, if the gifts or hospitality are received in connection with the business of the council, the office to which they have been elected or appointed, or when they are acting as representatives of the council.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 35033; 380 c35W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Disclosure of information Codes of practice Councillors Conduct Parish and town councils Corporate hospitality Councillors' interests
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk