Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she will publish the terms of reference for the review of the local government reorganisation programme announced on 7 September 2026, including the expected completion date of the review.

I am undertaking a rapid review of the local government reorganisation programme. We are working at pace and will report back to Parliament at the earliest opportunity. We recognise the need for clarity and will set out next steps as soon as possible, including any plans for stakeholder engagement.