Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 89104

Local Government: Surrey

Tabled: 10 November 2025
Answered: 18 November 2025

Question

Dr Al Pinkerton

Liberal Democrat — Surrey Heath

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will provide a breakdown of the (a) total and (b) stranded debt levels across the local authorities proposed for inclusion in the East Surrey Unitary Authority.

Answer

Alison McGovern
Local authorities are responsible for their own borrowing and investment decisions and managing their assets. They must comply with statutory duties and guidance to ensure that their capital strategies are prudent, affordable and sustainable. In general, ...
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