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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...