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Local Government: Elections

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 23 June 2026UIN 9592

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the answer of 24 March 2026, to Question 123198, on local government: elections, what was the value of the initial payment, and what is the budget for the remai

Answered by Alison McGovern

An initial payment was made towards the claimant’s legal costs in line with the Court Order. The remaining costs were subsequently agreed and paid on 5 May 2026, so all costs have now been settled.

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