Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 28045

Local Government Boundary Commission for England

Tabled: 3 February 2025
Answered: 10 February 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

Conservative — Thirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the English Devolution White Paper, published on 16 December 2024, whether additional resources will be provided to the Local Government Boundary Commission for

Answer

Jim McMahon
The Local Government Boundary Commission for England is independent of Government and accountable to Parliament through the Speakers Committee. The Commission is resourced via that committee on estimates approved by Parliament.