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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Reform UK) on Thursday, 25 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 June 2026. It was answered by Nesil Caliskan (Labour) on Thursday, 2 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Business: Fraud

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he has taken to support local authorities in investigating fraudulent businesses.

Answer

The government is committed to taking action against illicit activity on high streets.

I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement (⁠HCWS32) made on 19 May 2026. I also refer the hon. Member to the Westminster Hall Debate on High Street Shops: Illicit Activity on 17 June 2026 (Volume 787, Column 383WH).


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
13095
Session
2026-27
Related items
High Street Shops: Illicit Activity
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Commons
Subjects
Business Fraud Local government
Link
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