Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Friday, 21 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 February 2025. It was answered by Jim McMahon (Labour) on Monday, 3 March 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Councillors: Data Protection
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 21 January 2025 to Question 23872 on Councillors: Data protection, for what reason her Department’s plans to deliver the policy on councillor’s home addresses is best achieved by a full Act of Parliament.
- Answer
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Primary legislation is needed to amend the Localism Act 2011 which contains provisions that require councillors to disclose their home address and authorities to disclose them on the public register of interests.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 31879
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Subjects
- Data protection Councillors Legislative reform orders
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