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Countering Foreign Financial Influence and Interference in UK Politics Independent Review

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 23 January 2026UIN 106141

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 9 January 2026, to Question 102762, on Countering Foreign Financial Influence and Interference in UK politics independent review, how many civil servants are assigned to support the review; and whether the review will be undertaking any formal call for evidence.

Answered by Samantha Dixon

A team of five civil servants has been assigned to support the review. The review will not be undertaking a formal call for evidence, but individuals and organisations are able to submit evidence via the public mailbox - reviewteam@rycroftreview.independent.gov.uk.

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