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Caroline Ansell

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Oil Spill: Poole Harbour
Monday 27th March 2023

(1 year, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Michael Gove Portrait Michael Gove
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We will do everything possible to give effect to that democratic extension of the mandate.

Caroline Ansell Portrait Caroline Ansell (Eastbourne) (Con)
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T7. Local elections are fast approaching, but my local council has said that, from now until 4 May, I can continue to send in casework but it cannot reply. I will not know whether the council has lifted eviction orders or responded to dangerous damp conditions—the list goes on. I champion my constituents’ situations, but that will compromise what I can do to support them. Does the Minister agree that the council’s ruling is wholly disproportionate?

Lee Rowley Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (Lee Rowley)
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Yes. Eastbourne council is wrong. The pre-election period does not stop councils from responding to Members of Parliament, and they should do so.

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