Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 82266

Local Government: Credit Unions

Tabled: 15 October 2025
Answered: 21 October 2025
Named Day

Question

Gareth Thomas

Labour (Co-op)Harrow West

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will encourage Councils to offer payroll deduction to employees wishing to save money with a credit union.

Answer

Alison McGovern
Local authorities are independent employers responsible for the management of their own workforces including setting their own terms and conditions and employment packages in compliance with all relevant employment legislation.