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Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Monday, 18 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 May 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 May 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Tower Hamlets: Grants

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the answer of 20 April 2026 to Question 124686 on Tower Hamlets Council, what work the Tower Hamlets Ministerial Envoys are taking in relation to reviewing grants given by the mayoral administration to third parties in Tower Hamlets.

Answer

The Ministerial Envoys are undertaking a deep dive project as part of the strengthened intervention package that was set out in the Directions on 17 March 2026, to provide assurance in relation to long-standing concerns. This includes the allocation of resources (such as community assets and community grants), patronage in recruitment and staff promotions, housing allocations, licencing and planning decisions, and the structure, functions, activities and roles within the Mayor’s Office and Mayoral Advisory team.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2018
Session
2026-27
Related items
Tower Hamlets Council
Monday, 20 April 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Grants Tower Hamlets Council Tower Hamlets
Link
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