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Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Local Government Pension Scheme: Councillors

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 4 December 2025, to Question 95065, on Local Government Pension Scheme: Councillors, and Further to the policy paper, Local Government Pension Scheme in England and Wales: Access for Elected Members - government response, of 24 February 2026, whether he has now taken a decision on the proposal to ensure that residents are informed of any pension payments in the annual statement of payments to councillors, following the Government response to the consultation.

Answer

Authorities will be required to publish employer pension contributions made to councillors, under Regulation 15 of the Local Authorities (Members' Allowances) (England) Regulations 2003.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
124708
Session
2024-26
Related items
Local Government Pension Scheme: Councillors
Thursday, 4 December 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Councillors Finance Local Government Pension Scheme
Link
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