Local Government: Reorganisation
Commons · Question 98459 · Tabled 9 Dec 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 18 Dec 2025
Question
Asked by David Simmonds
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if his Department will take steps to ensure that suitable provision is made for uninsured historical liabilities that succeeding authorities may inherit following reorganisation;
Answer
Answered by Alison McGovern, 18 Dec 2025
There is a suite of general continuity regulations for local government reorganisation made under the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 which ensure smooth transfer to new unitary councils.These general regulations provide transit...