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

To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether any calculation has been made of the estimated cost to the public purse of administering the proposed oath of obedience to British values.

My Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government has made clear he will be studying Dame Louise Casey’s Review of integration and opportunity closely. As part of those considerations, we will consider carefully, in consultation with government colleagues in both the United Kingdom and devolved administrations, Dame Louise’s recommendation that British values be included in a new oath for those in public office.

In spring, we will come forward with our plans for tackling the issues raised by Dame Louise, so that we can continue to build a country that works for everyone.