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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Publications

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 24 July 2025UIN 68791

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make it a requirement for all documents published by her Department to be written in plain English.

Answered by Alex Norris

While there is no legal requirement for government documents to be published in plain English, the department always asks teams to use clear, understandable language in its publications.

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