Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 108578

Local Government: Credit Unions

Tabled: 27 January 2026
Answered: 2 February 2026
Named Day

Question

Gareth Thomas

Labour (Co-op)Harrow West

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he will estimate how many local Council offer their employees the opportunity to join a credit union by offering a payroll deduction service.

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.