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Written Question

Community Councils: Insurance

Thursday 23rd April 2026

Asked by: Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)

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

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether their Department intends to explore mechanisms, such as pooled schemes, indemnity funds, or shared‑risk arrangements, to ensure that Community Councils can access protection against high‑cost legal challenges, including Judicial Review.

Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)

Community Councils in Scotland are statutory bodies established under devolved Scottish legislation, and responsibility for their governance, funding arrangements and related guidance rests with the Scottish Government and Scottish local authorities.

As these matters are devolved, my Department has not made any assessment of the adequacy of insurance provision for Community Councils in Scotland, including in relation to the costs of defending Judicial Review proceedings. The Department has not issued any guidance to local authorities in Scotland on these matters, nor does it have plans to develop pooled insurance, indemnity or shared-risk arrangements for Community Councils in Scotland.

Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 22 Apr 2026
Junior Doctors’ Foundation Programme

"It is great to hear a qualified doctor talking about this matter. Health is devolved in Scotland—I must put that on the record—but in my constituency one finds that an awful lot of social care workers are calling it a day and walking away, with all sorts of unfortunate ramifications …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 22 Apr 2026
Army Reserve

"There are two points that could reinforce the right hon. Member’s argument. First, I served in the Territorial Army, and it taught me to read a map; the reserves can teach people skills that will be useful in their lives. Secondly, many peoples’ lives are disorganised, but being in the …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 22 Apr 2026
Junior Doctors’ Foundation Programme

"No!..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 22 Apr 2026
Army Reserve

"I thank the right hon. Gentleman for giving way a second time; he is being more than generous. I should declare an interest: my son-in-law is a serving officer in the Royal Air Force and my daughter was, until recently, the same. One of the things that hits morale in …..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
21 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Jamie Stone (LD) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 56 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 287 Noes - 150

Division Vote (Commons)
21 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Jamie Stone (LD) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 55 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 288 Noes - 147

Division Vote (Commons)
21 Apr 2026 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context
Jamie Stone (LD) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 55 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 298 Noes - 152