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Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 March 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Thursday, 26 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Local Government: Elections

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 5 March 2026, to Question 116749, on Local Government: Elections, whether the Secretary of State was advised that he was pre-determined.

Answer

It is a longstanding principle that the government does not comment on or publish legal advice.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
121741
Session
2024-26
Related items
Local Government: Elections
Thursday, 5 March 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Elections Local government Ministers
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk