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Offences against Children

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 3 June 2025UIN 53096

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Minister for Local Government and English Devolution has policy responsibilities to help tackle grooming gangs.

Answered by Alex Norris

The Home Office are leading the Government’s work to tackle child sexual abuse and exploitation.

The Minister for Local Government and English Devolution does not have specific responsibilities in this regard, but is responsible for local government finance and policy.

The Department has robust arrangements in place to avoid any crossover with constituency interests.

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