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Written question asked by Andy McDonald (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 March 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Tees Valley Combined Authority: Best Value

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what information his Department holds on the advice the Independent Advisory Board has provided on managing conflicts between borrowing and lending functions to a) Tees Valley Combined Authority and b) South Tees Development Corporation.

Answer

The Tees Valley Combined Authority’s improvement board is independent and appointed by the authority. As part of the Best Value Notice, the Department engages regularly with the Board for updates and broader assurance that the necessary progress is being made. The Board also reports publicly on its findings to the combined authority’s Cabinet.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
117291
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Best value Conflict of interests South Tees Development Corporation Tees Valley Combined Authority
Link
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