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Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 June 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Thursday, 2 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Aspire: Tower Hamlets

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Ministerial Envoys in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets have inspected the accounts and finances of Aspire.

Answer

It is not the Ministerial Envoys’ role to inspect the accounts and finances of political parties in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.

The Electoral Commission is the independent regulator responsible for overseeing elections and regulating political finance. Political parties are required to submit an annual statement of accounts to the Electoral Commission. Any breaches of the rules are a matter for the Electoral Commission and the police.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12698
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Audit Tower Hamlets Aspire
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk