Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman
Commons · Question 22321 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 4 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Steve Darling
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to ensure adequate resources for the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman to handle caseloads and help resolve issues.
Answer
Answered by Jim McMahon, 4 Sep 2026
The Department maintains a sponsorship relationship with the Ombudsman, through which matters such as finances and casework are regularly discussed. The Ombudsman’s funding is set through the Department’s annual Business Planning processes. The Ombudsman ...