Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Jim McMahon (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Tower Hamlets Council: Meetings
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 7 July 2026, to Question 12140, on Tower Hamlets Council: Meetings, whether her Department has issued guidance to local authorities on whether council meetings can be conducted, in whole or part, in languages other than English.
- Answer
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To facilitate public scrutiny and public reporting, local authorities should not conduct their meetings in foreign languages.
More information can be found in the ‘Open and accountable local government: plain English guide’.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 20115
- Session
- 2026-27
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- Subjects
- English language Meetings Tower Hamlets Council
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- 2026-09-08 13:43:40 +0100
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