Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 102265

Slavery

Tabled: 2 January 2026

Answered: 13 January 2026

Question

Rachel Blake

Labour (Co-op) — Cities of London and Westminster

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if his Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of specialist modern slavery coordinators within local authorities.

Answer

Alison McGovern

The Government recognises the vital work done by Moden Slavery Coordinators working within local authorities. Local authorities are independent employers. The majority of funding in the Local Government Finance Settlement is unringfenced recognising that ...

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