Written question asked by Lord Hammond of Runnymede (Conservative) on Monday, 9 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 July 2003. It was answered by Nick Raynsford (Labour) on Friday, 11 July 2003 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what his intentions are with regard to amendment of the specified maximum amount under section 9(3) of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

Answer: Mr. Hammond: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what his intentions are with regard to amendment of the specified maximum amount under section 9(3) of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. [118958] Mr. Raynsford: The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister intends to consult on the statutory regime for local government employees' political activities, and in the light of that we will wish to consider the appropriate statutory framework for the remuneration of political assistants.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 118958; 408 c1061W;408 c1059W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Local government Pay Political parties Political activities Staff Political assistants
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk