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Baroness Smith of Basildon
Type
House
Session
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Department
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Smith of Basildon, Baroness (10)
Legislative stage
Legislation
Subject
Publisher
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what guidance her Department has produced on the requirements councillors have to register under the Data Protection Act 1998 when acting in their capacity as a representative of the residents of their ward.
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what guidance her Department has produced on the requirements councillors have to register under the Data Protection Act 1998 when acting in their capacity as a representative of the residents of their ward.
Asked by
Lord Gove
(Conservative)
Answered by
Baroness Smith of Basildon
(Labour)
Answering body
Communities and Local Government
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
13 June 2007
For answer on
15 June 2007
Answered on
26 June 2007
The Department has issued no guidance of the sort described. The Information Commissioner has issued a guidance note aimed at elected and prospective members of local authorities, about how the Act applies to them.The note is available on the Commissioner’s website at:"http://www.ico.gov.uk/upload/documents/library/data_protection/practical_application/advice_elected_and_prospective_members_local_authorities.pdf.pdf"
Subjects
Data protection; Councillors
Date
26 June 2007
Reference
143466; 462 c630W
House
House of Commons
Adjournment debate on the conduct of Walsall council and the treatment of its employee, Mr Peter Francis.
Adjournment debate on the conduct of Walsall council and the treatment of its employee, Mr Peter Francis.
Lead member
David Winnick
Answering member
Baroness Smith of Basildon
Department
Department for Communities and Local Government
Type
Adjournment debates
Subjects
Audit; Councillors; Conduct; Employment; Local government; Local government services; Tribunals; Walsall
Date
26 April 2007
Reference
459 c1136-44
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I am tempted to say not enough. In 2004, the National Census of Local Authority Councillors in England and Wales—the employers organisation—reported that of the 18,195 councillors covered by survey responses, only 1,333, which is just 7.3 per cent., were under 40. The review of the incentives for and barriers to becoming councillors announced in the local government White Paper will examine the factors influencing that situation.
I am tempted to say not enough. In 2004, the National Census of Local Authority Councillors in England and Wales—the employers organisation—reported that of the 18,195 councillors covered by survey responses, only 1,333, which is just 7.3 per cent., were under 40. The review of the incentives for and barriers to becoming councillors announced in the local government White Paper will examine the factors influencing that situation.
Answered by
Baroness Smith of Basildon
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Communities and Local Government
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Councillors; Age
Date
23 January 2007
Reference
455 c1285
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
It would be very foolish to stand before the House and say that I did not value the experience of hon. Members and councillors. However, what we generally want to see are local authorities and a Parliament that are genuinely reflective of society. That means people of all ages being involved, so of course experience is greatly valued, but so is the introduction of new and younger members—to councils and Parliament as well.
It would be very foolish to stand before the House and say that I did not value the experience of hon. Members and councillors. However, what we generally want to see are local authorities and a Parliament that are genuinely reflective of society. That means people of all ages being involved, so of course experience is greatly valued, but so is the introduction of new and younger members—to councils and Parliament as well.
Answered by
Baroness Smith of Basildon
(Labour)
Asked by
Nicholas Winterton
(Conservative)
Answering body
Department for Communities and Local Government
Type
Oral answers to questions
I got involved in local government as a county councillor in my late 20s and resigned because, like the hon. Member for Chorley (Mr. Hoyle), I came to this House, but does the Minister agree that what is really important is the commitment of people to local government, not their age? Experience surely counts for something. Does she value it?
Subjects
Councillors; Age
Date
23 January 2007
Reference
455 c1286
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Not many of us want to discuss grey hair in the Chamber.
I agree with my hon. Friend the Member for Chorley (Mr. Hoyle); I was 38 when I left my local authority, Essex county council, and I was replaced by somebody older. It is incumbent on all of us involved in politics not only to set an example to younger people in our constituencies and to engage them, but also to identify the problem. The review outlined in the White Paper, which will look at barriers and incentives, will help us to encourage young people to get involved. I hope that in our political parties we, too, can take on that role.
Not many of us want to discuss grey hair in the Chamber.
I agree with my hon. Friend the Member for Chorley (Mr. Hoyle); I was 38 when I left my local authority, Essex county council, and I was replaced by somebody older. It is incumbent on all of us involved in politics not only to set an example to younger people in our constituencies and to engage them, but also to identify the problem. The review outlined in the White Paper, which will look at barriers and incentives, will help us to encourage young people to get involved. I hope that in our political parties we, too, can take on that role.
Answered by
Baroness Smith of Basildon
(Labour)
Asked by
Lindsay Hoyle
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Communities and Local Government
Type
Oral answers to questions
I think my hon. Friend will agree that that really is not good enough. We must achieve a better age profile. I was elected to a local authority at 22; I left at 39 to come to the House. A sad indictment, because I was one of the youngest councillors and I was leaving the local authority. What can my hon. Friend do to encourage more young people to recognise the importance for their lives of having that voice? We must persuade them that politics is important and that it makes a difference for them.
At least I’ve got my own.
Subjects
Councillors; Age
Date
23 January 2007
Reference
455 c1285-6
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
How many councillors in England are under 40 years.
How many councillors in England are under 40 years.
Asked by
Lindsay Hoyle
(Labour)
Answered by
Baroness Smith of Basildon
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Communities and Local Government
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
17 January 2007
For answer on
23 January 2007
Answered on
23 January 2007
I am tempted to say not enough. In 2004, the National Census of Local Authority Councillors in England and Wales—the employers organisation—reported that of the 18,195 councillors covered by survey responses, only 1,333, which is just 7.3 per cent., were under 40. The review of the incentives for and barriers to becoming councillors announced in the local government White Paper will examine the factors influencing that situation.
Subjects
Councillors; Age
Date
23 January 2007
Reference
455 c1285; 117391
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government how many meetings officials from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister held with Swindon borough councillors in (a) 2003, (b) 2004 and (c) 2005.
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government how many meetings officials from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister held with Swindon borough councillors in (a) 2003, (b) 2004 and (c) 2005.
Asked by
Lord Wills
(Labour)
Answered by
Baroness Smith of Basildon
(Labour)
Answering body
Communities and Local Government
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
23 June 2006
For answer on
27 June 2006
Answered on
28 June 2006
The information is not held centrally and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.
Subjects
Councillors; Swindon
Date
28 June 2006
Reference
80859; 448 c421W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how much has been claimed in expenses by Sinn Fein councillors since the suspension of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how much has been claimed in expenses by Sinn Fein councillors since the suspension of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
Asked by
David Simpson
(Democratic Unionist Party)
Answered by
Baroness Smith of Basildon
(Labour)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
18 July 2005
For answer on
20 July 2005
Answered on
12 September 2005
The maximum rates of expenses payable to councillors are determined by the Department of the Environment but the amounts claimed by individual councillors or political parties are not held centrally.
Subjects
Councillors; Sinn Féin
Date
12 September 2005
Reference
436 c2461W;436 c2487W; 13943
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what the terms are of the offer made by the Department of the Environment in relation to allowances which are to be payable to councillors in Northern Ireland for carrying out their duties. - Inc figures.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what the terms are of the offer made by the Department of the Environment in relation to allowances which are to be payable to councillors in Northern Ireland for carrying out their duties. - Inc figures.
Asked by
Gregory Campbell
(Democratic Unionist Party)
Answered by
Baroness Smith of Basildon
(Labour)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
20 April 2004
For answer on
27 April 2004
Answered on
27 April 2004
Mr. Gregory Campbell: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what the terms are of the offer made by the Department of
the Environment in relation to allowances which are to be payable to councillors in Northern Ireland for carrying out their duties.
[168298]
Angela Smith: The terms offered to representatives of the National Association of Councillors, to modernise the system for the
remuneration of councillors, involves two-stages.
Stage 1 is a package, which would include the abolition of attendance allowance; a basic allowance of £7,500, to reflect the loss in
income from attendance allowance; and a substantial increase in the level of special responsibility allowance to between £15,000 and
£70,000, available to councils to distribute.
Stage 2 would introduce primary legislation to enable regulations to be made. These regulations could be introduced depending on the
outcome of the Review of Public Administration.
Subjects
Councillors; Allowances; Northern Ireland
Date
27 April 2004
Reference
420 c920W; 168298
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether a review of attendance allowances for local councillors in Northern Ireland is in progress.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether a review of attendance allowances for local councillors in Northern Ireland is in progress.
Asked by
Gregory Campbell
(Democratic Unionist Party)
Answered by
Baroness Smith of Basildon
(Labour)
Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
3 July 2003
For answer on
14 July 2003
Answered on
14 July 2003
Mr. Gregory Campbell: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether a review of attendance allowances for local
councillors in Northern Ireland is in progress. [124406]
Angela Smith: Yes. A review of councillors' personal allowances is currently being undertaken by the Department of the Environment.
Attendance allowance is one of the factors which will be taken into account as part of that review.
Subjects
Councillors; Allowances; Northern Ireland
Date
14 July 2003
Reference
124406; 409 c87W
House
House of Commons