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Written question asked by Gareth Thomas (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 February 2026 (named day). It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Monday, 2 February 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Local Government: Credit Unions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he will estimate how many local Council offer their employees the opportunity to join a credit union by offering a payroll deduction service.

Answer

Local authorities are independent employers responsible for the management of their own workforces, including setting their own terms and conditions and employment packages.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
108578
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Credit unions Local government Payroll deduction scheme
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk