asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what progress has been made with proposals for giving councillors adequate repayment for time lost owing to council work and for fares within their authority's boundaries incurred in council work.

The rates of the allowances which members of local authorities may claim for loss of earnings are being considered. Provision to remove restrictions on claims which members may make for travelling expenses for journeys within their authorities' boundaries is included in the Public Authorities (Allowances) Bill now before Parliament.