Written questions

Tower Hamlets

Lords · Question HL3257 · Tabled 8 Sep 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 18 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Lord Jamieson

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether the London Borough of Tower Hamlets is compliant with paragraph 6 of the Revised Best Value Statutory Guidance on working with voluntary and community groups, and small businesses.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, 18 Sep 2026

The Department assesses compliance with the Best Value Duty against the Best Value statutory guidance and intervention framework. Consultation is currently underway on this Government’s revised Best Value statutory guidance. The London Borough of Tower Ha...