Written question asked by Baroness Gardner of Parkes (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 July 1999. It was answered by Lord Whitty (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 July 1999.

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Whitty, Lord

Question

Whether the additional financial cost of the new higher rates of council allowances paid to elected councillors by councils operating a 'cabinet system' will be met by the Government in extra Standard Spending Assessment, or whether the cost will fall on the council tax payers. [HL 3783].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 3783; 604 c201WA

Session

1998-99

Subjects

Councillors Costs Allowances