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Written question asked by Wendy Morton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 June 2026. It was answered by Nesil Caliskan (Labour) on Thursday, 4 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Mayor of Greater Manchester: By-elections

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate he has made of the total cost to the public purse of a by-election for the office of Mayor of Greater Manchester.

Answer

No assessment has been made by central government. Spend on mayoral elections for Strategic Authorities is a matter for those authorities.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3250
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Costs By-elections Elections Mayor of Greater Manchester
Link
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