Written question asked by Paul Holmes (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 January 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 January 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Councillors: Vetting
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 10 November 2025 to Question 83467 on Councillors: Disclosure and Barring Service, whether he intends to consult on checks for other elected representatives.
- Answer
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As stated previously, I am considering options on criminal record checks for local government members.
The government is not currently considering criminal record check policy for other elected representatives.
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- 2024-26
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