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Written question asked by Nickie Aiken (Conservative) on Friday, 15 October 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 October 2021. It was answered by Christopher Pincher (Conservative) on Monday, 25 October 2021 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.


Councillors: City of London

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, if his Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of repealing Section 618 of the Housing Act 1985 which imposes an additional restriction on a City of London resident councillor when no equivalent restriction applies to a resident councillor of other local authorities.

Answer

The City of London has brought this matter to the Department's attention. The Committee on Standards in Public Life (CSPL)'s review of Local Government Ethical Standards made a number of recommendations that relate to disclosable pecuniary interests. Ministers are considering the CSPL's report and recommendations and will issue the government response in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
56224
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Councillors City of London Housing Land Tenants Rented housing
Legislation
Housing Act 1985
Link
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