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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Mills and Reeve

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 2 July 2026UIN 13490

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the transparency data, MHCLG: spending over £25,000, February 2026, published on 17 April 2026, what was the purpose and specification of the payment to Mills &

Answered by Samantha Dixon

The payment to Mills & Reeves LLP was for legal advice received in relation to a legal challenge from an unsuccessful supplier following the procurement for Local Government Cyber Security.

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