Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 117782

Politicians: Vetting

Tabled: 4 March 2026
Answered: 11 March 2026

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

ConservativeThirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 20 January 2026 to Question 105388 on Councillors: Vetting, whether she is considering options for criminal record checks for elected representatives ot

Answer

Alison McGovern
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given Question UIN 105388 on 20 January 2026 which answered this question in full. This remains our current position.