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

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent discussions he has had with local authorities on contingency preparations in the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.

Local government will be fundamental to securing the country’s successful transition as we exit from the EU. My Department is working closely with the 38 Local Resilience Forums, and with councils in England to ensure they are fully prepared.

I chair the EU Exit Local Government Delivery Board. This Board provides an opportunity for national and local government to discuss Brexit preparations, review transition and implementation progress, address any issues or concerns that councils may have and discuss opportunities arising from Brexit.