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Asked by Charlie DewhirstConservativeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 20 July 2026UIN 18825

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what the status is of the Certification Officer’s investigation into the Unite trade union and the hotel development.

Answered by Kate Dearden

The Certification Officer has appointed an inspector to investigate the financial affairs of Unite the Union. The inspector's work is continuing and upon its conclusion, the Certification Officer will publish the report on the Certification Officer's website.

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