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Ministry of Justice: Credit Unions

Ministry of Justice written question – answered at on 17 February 2026.

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Photo of Gareth Thomas Gareth Thomas Labour/Co-operative, Harrow West

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether they will require their department and agencies to offer payroll deductions to all employees to enable them to join a credit union.

Photo of Jake Richards Jake Richards Assistant Whip, The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice

I can confirm that the Ministry of Justice does not currently offer or promote credit union offerings through payroll deductions. However, the Department offers financial wellbeing support and advice through the employee benefits package.

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  • (Citation: HC Deb, 17 February 2026, cW)

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