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Slavery

Asked by Rachel BlakeLabour (Co-op)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 13 January 2026UIN 102265

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if his Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of specialist modern slavery coordinators within local authorities.

Answered by Alison McGovern

The Government recognises the vital work done by Moden Slavery Coordinators working within local authorities.

Local authorities are independent employers. The majority of funding in the Local Government Finance Settlement is unringfenced recognising that local leaders are best placed to identify local priorities.

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