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

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the English Devolution White Paper, published on 16 December 2024, what electoral system new unitary authority areas will use.

The voting system for unitary elections is First Past the Post.

For Mayoral Elections, I refer the hon Member to the answer given to Question UIN 20691 on 19 December 2024.