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Asked by Esther McVeyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 28 January 2025UIN 24839

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department provides guidance to chief executives of local authorities on attending meetings with Rt hon. and hon. Members.

Answered by Jim McMahon

The department does not issue such guidance. Councils are independent, democratic bodies accountable to the communities they serve.

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