Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 109724
Local Government: Standards
Tabled: 29 January 2026
Answered: 5 February 2026
Question
Mr Lee Dillon
Liberal Democrat — Newbury
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to issue guidance to local authorities on exercising discretion and avoiding enforcement action that could cause (a) severe financial hardship and (b) the forced
Answer
Alison McGovernCouncils are responsible for the collection of a broad range of debts. Councils are required to recover all debts in accordance with the law. The government will continue to keep this issue under review.