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Local Government: Reorganisation

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 27 January 2026UIN 106518

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 21 November 2025 to Question 90722 on Local Government: Reorganisation, what practical steps his Department has taken to implement the Civil Service Cod

Answered by Alison McGovern

All civil servants are expected to adhere to the Civil Service Code and the Nolan Principles when carrying out their duties, including during engagement with external stakeholders.

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