Written question asked by Alberto Costa (Conservative) on Friday, 10 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 October 2025. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Monday, 20 October 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Local Government: Elections
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department plans to ensure that interim officers in local government are held accountable for decisions made during their tenure.
- Answer
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Local authorities are independent employers responsible for the management of their own workforces, including holding interim officers to account. Ministers have little remit to intervene in employment issues within local authorities, except where specific provision has been made in legislation.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 78281
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Elections Local government Tenure
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- 2025-10-20 16:48:39 +0100
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