The text on this page has been created from Hansard archive content, it may contain typographical errors.
Mr. Clark Hutchison
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement about the payment of councillors from May 1975.
Mr. Gordon Campbell
Subject to approval by the Pay Board, I have it in mind to prescribe the maximum rate of attendance allowance at £10 for a period of 24 hours. This allowance, which is taxable, will replace the present financial loss allowance of £5·50 per day, and may be claimed as of right by all councillors. In addition, travelling and subsistence allowances will be payable as at present. I shall be making the necessary regulations in due course.