Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 38048

High Sheriffs

Tabled: 13 March 2025
Answered: 19 March 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

Conservative — Thirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment has been made of the indirect impact of local government restructuring on the appointment and boundaries of the High Sheriffs.

Answer

Jim McMahon
There is no intention that the priorities set out in the English Devolution White Paper will impact on the ceremonial counties or the important roles the High Sheriffs and Lord Lieutenants play as the Monarch’s representatives in those counties, and cerem...
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