Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 68791

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Publications

Tabled: 17 July 2025
Answered: 24 July 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

Conservative — Thirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make it a requirement for all documents published by her Department to be written in plain English.

Answer

Alex Norris
While there is no legal requirement for government documents to be published in plain English, the department always asks teams to use clear, understandable language in its publications.