Mr Will Forster

Mr Will Forster

Liberal Democrat — Woking

Speaking in the House of Commons on 15 January 2025

Debate

Local Government Reorganisation

Contribution

As the Minister knows, the former administration at Woking borough council racked up debts of £2.1 billion. That money will never be fully repaid to the Government, but surrounding local authorities are anxious that as part of reorganisation they might have to share that debt. Will the Minister confirm how the Government will handle debt in Woking, Surrey and elsewhere as part of the reorganisation? Also, will he agree to write off Woking’s unsustainable debts to ensure that reorganisation happens sensibly?

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