Hansard

Council Members (Financial Hardships)

Volume 718: debated on Thursday 4 November 1965

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Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he will anticipate the Report of the Maud Committee by making an interim award to relieve the financial hardship being experienced by elected members of the larger municipal authorities.

Mr. Charles R. Morris

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he will make a statement on the present maximum loss of earnings per diem allowance of £2 10s. payable to elected representatives of local authorities; and what consideration he has given to making an interim award to relieve financial hardship at present incurred by councillors and aldermen of the larger municipal authorities in discharging their public duties.

Mr. Alldritt

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he will anticipate the Report of the Maud Committee by making an interim award to relieve the financial hardship being experienced by elected members of the larger municipal authorities.

Mr. Hugh D. Brown

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he will anticipate the Report of the Maud Committee by making an interim award to relieve the financial hardship being experienced by elected members of the larger municipal authorities.

Mr. English

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he will anticipate the Report of the Maud Committee by making an interim award to relieve the financial hardship being experienced by elected members of the larger municipal authorities.

Mr. Ioan L. Evans

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will anticipate the Report of the Maud Committee by making an interim award award to relieve the difficulties being experienced by elected members of the larger municipal authorities.

Mr. MacColl

The Maud Committee is considering whether the basis for making payments to councillors should be changed—which would entail a change in the law. Meanwhile this is governed by the financial loss allowance regulations and as I explained to the hon. Member for Carlisle (Mr. Ron Lewis) on 26th October, the Government would not think it right at the present time to increase the rates; but will review the position next year.