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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government written question – answered at on 20 October 2025.

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Photo of Alberto Costa Alberto Costa Chair, Committee on Standards, Chair, Committee on Standards, Chair, Committee of Privileges, Chair, Committee of Privileges

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department plans to ensure that interim officers in local government are held accountable for decisions made during their tenure.

Photo of Alison McGovern Alison McGovern Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)

Local authorities are independent employers responsible for the management of their own workforces, including holding interim officers to account. Ministers have little remit to intervene in employment issues within local authorities, except where specific provision has been made in legislation.

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  • (Citation: HC Deb, 20 October 2025, cW)

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