To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what the total back pay liability for all expected years is for each local authority that has applied for a capitalisation direction in respect of equal pay; and how much each authority is seeking to have capitalised. (146750)

A number of local authorities are currently engaged in complex negotiations with their employees and Trade Unions, the outcome of which will determine the scale of their liability, if any, under the Equal Pay Act. Publishing the information requested could prejudice ongoing negotiations.