Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 July 2025. It was answered by Alex Norris (Labour) on Thursday, 24 July 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Publications
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make it a requirement for all documents published by her Department to be written in plain English.
- Answer
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While there is no legal requirement for government documents to be published in plain English, the department always asks teams to use clear, understandable language in its publications.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 68791
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Publications
Monday, 20 October 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
- Subjects
- English language Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Plain English
- Link
- View this Written question on www.parliament.uk
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- 2025-10-20 17:32:40 +0100
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