Written questions

Cooperatives and Mutual Societies: Public Appointments

2026-06-18 · Treasury · 11370 · Official question

James McMurdock

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to her Department's press release entitled New champion to be appointed for Britain's mutuals and co-operatives, published on 12 June 2026, whether the proposed champion will have any formal role in t

Answer

The Government recognises the contribution mutuals and co-operatives make to local communities, to a diverse business sector and a resilient UK economy. In line with the manifesto commitment to double the size of the mutual and co-operative sectors, HM Tr...