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Debate between Monica Harding and Alison McGovern
Monday 13th October 2025

(2 days, 14 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Monica Harding Portrait Monica Harding (Esher and Walton) (LD)
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The Government have now delayed their decision on local government reorganisation in Surrey. Can the Minister assure me that the Government are using this delay to protect my constituents in Esher and Walton from the Tory debt of neighbouring councils with which they might be grouped? Will the planned elections in May go ahead?

Alison McGovern Portrait Alison McGovern
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As I have said a number of times on different aspects of this policy, the process is under way. If the hon. Member would like to write to me directly, I will make sure that she receives a response.

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