Local Government: Visits Abroad
Commons · Question 92040 · Tabled 18 Nov 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Question
Asked by Louie French
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has had recent discussions with (a) local authority leaders, (b) metro-mayors and (c) the Mayor of London on the value for money of foreign visits.
Answer
Answered by Alison McGovern, 26 Nov 2025
Local authorities are responsible for their own financial management, and we do not monitor their day-to-day business. We expect all local authorities to take prudent decisions and ensure they manage their finances effectively, in line with “Best Value” g...