Written question asked by Adrian Flook (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 November 2003. It was answered by Nick Raynsford (Labour) on Monday, 17 November 2003 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, if he will make a statement on the advice given by the Inland Revenue on tax and national insurance issues in the guidance to local councils on the expenses and allowances payable to mayors and district councils.

Answer: Mr. Flook: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister if he will make a statement on the advice given by the inland revenue on tax and national insurance issues in the guidance to local councils on the expenses and allowances payable to mayors and district councils. [138830] Mr. Raynsford: Guidance relating to local authority members' allowances was issued to all local authorities in July 2003. This contains guidance on the tax and national insurance treatment of expenses and allowances for all members of local authorities, including mayors.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 138830; 413 c533W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Councillors Allowances District councils Local government National insurance Taxation Mayors
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk