1. Please confirm the current fees paid to the members, vice chairperson, and chairperson of the Local Authority’s Independent Fostering and Permanence Panel, for their attendance at each half-day and full-day meeting of the Panel.
Vice Chair and Panel Members fixed amount £157.00 per panel irrespective of time.
Chair £550.00 per panel irrespective of time.

2. Please confirm the current fees paid to the members, vice chairperson, and chairperson of the Local Authority’s Independent Fostering and Permanence Panel, for their attendance at ancillary meetings including Panel governance meetings, Panel member annual appraisal meetings, and in-service training activities for Panel members.
Vice Chair and Panel Members fixed amount £157.00 per panel irrespective of time.
Chair £550.00 per panel irrespective of time.

3. Please confirm any other fees for which the members, vice chairperson, and chairperson of the Local Authority’s Independent Fostering and Permanence Panel receive payment under their current contractual arrangements with the local authority.
Only additional payments are parking and mileage.