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Local Government: Credit Unions

Asked by Gareth ThomasLabour (Co-op)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 21 October 2025UIN 82266

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will encourage Councils to offer payroll deduction to employees wishing to save money with a credit union.

Answered by Alison McGovern

Local authorities are independent employers responsible for the management of their own workforces including setting their own terms and conditions and employment packages in compliance with all relevant employment legislation.

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