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 24 June 2025 to Question 60044 on Cities and Local Growth Unit; why the unit was closed; and whether for what policy reason the joint unit has its functions have been reassigned.

The decision to close the Cities and Local Growth Unit was taken jointly by the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government and Department for Business and Trade to focus resources on the ambitious agendas of both Departments. The Departments continue to work closely on all matters of shared interest.