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Local Government: Reorganisation

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 4 September 2026UIN 20338

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the answer of 28 January 2026, to Question 107022, on Local Government: Reorganisation, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of using her powers under Section 4A of the Local Government Act 1986 to direct compliance with the Recommended Code of Practice for Local Authority Publicity in relation to West Yorkshire Combined Authority's contract reference 20250627172243-103257, awarded to Lexington Communications.

Answered by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

I refer the Rt. Hon. member to the answer of 20th April 2026, UIN 124733.

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