Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 49408

Local Government: Equal Pay

Tabled: 30 April 2025
Answered: 7 May 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

Conservative — Thirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of equal pay legislation on the finances of (a) Birmingham City Council and (b) other local authorities.

Answer

Jim McMahon
Local authorities are independent employers responsible for complying with employment legislation and so the management of equal pay claims is a matter for councils. This includes conducting an assessment of the financial impact of such claims. The govern...
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