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Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Monday, 10 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 November 2025. It was answered by Kate Dearden (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 November 2025 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Unite: Conference Centres and Hotels

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, pursuant to the answer of 24 October 2025, to Question 82331, on Unite: Conference Centres and Hotels, when he expects the Certification Officer to publish the conclusion of the inspection; if he will set out who paid for the BDO report; and if he will name the inspector who has been appointed.

Answer

The Certification Officer is required to publish a final report following an inspection, which includes the name of the inspector appointed to any such inspection. While the legislation does not specify a timeline for publication, it is expected that the Certification Officer will take a short period to reflect on the findings, consider any next steps, and provide a copy of the report to the union before publication. In respect of the funding of the BDO report, this is a matter for the union itself. The Certification Officer received this report to assist in fulfilling his statutory duties.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
88689
Session
2024-26
Related items
Unite: Conference Centres and Hotels
Friday, 24 October 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Staff Construction Inspections Hotels Conference centres Certification Officer Unite
Link
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