1. Does the council collect, from councillors allowances, funds which are then passed to a political party?
No
2. Please give the reason why the council is collecting, from councillors allowances, funds for a political party
Following our response to question 1, we do not hold any further information.
3. Please advise the annual amount collected and paid to each individually named political party
N/A
4. Has NI and Tax been deducted before the funds are collected?
N/A
5. What is the cost to the council for making these deductions and arranging bank transfers or cheque payments?
N/A
6. What bank charges are incurred in transferring the funds or cheque payments? Charges?
N/A