Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 108578
Local Government: Credit Unions
Tabled: 27 January 2026
Answered: 2 February 2026
Named DayQuestion
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 McGovernLocal authorities are independent employers responsible for the management of their own workforces, including setting their own terms and conditions and employment packages.