Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Wednesday, 10 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 June 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Tower Hamlets Council
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, further to the publication of, London Borough of Tower Hamlets: Letter to the Secretary of State from the Ministerial Envoys, 20 January 2026, and with reference to answer of 20 April 2026, to Question 124686, on Tower Hamlets Council, if he will list the stakeholders who have raised concerns about patronage.
- Answer
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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, including in relation to patronage in recruitment. A list of stakeholders who have raised concerns will not be disclosed as doing so would involve the release of personal data and information provided in confidence and breach GDPR requirements on handling personal data.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 8568
- Session
- 2026-27
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- Subjects
- Recruitment Public appointments Standards Tower Hamlets Council
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