Question to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what protections are in place to avoid conflicts of interest in the negotiating process between local authorities and trade unions in relation to the terms and conditions of public sector workers.

Employment matters for local authorities are devolved. It is for local authorities in negotiation with their recognised local government unions to make decisions on pay, terms and conditions for local government workforce in line with general good conduct principles. DCLG ministers do not have a role in these negotiations.