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

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 16 May 2025 to Question 50850 on Local Government: Israel, whether the (a) Local Government Ombudsman, (b) Local Auditor and (c) Parliamentary and Health Ombudsman has powers over breaches of procurement guidance by local authorities.

There are no specific legal powers invested in independent, external bodies to take action over breaches of procurement guidance.