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Local Authority Spending: Value for Money

Monday 24 February 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Gordon Henderson questions the value for money in Swale Borough Council's payment to Quinn Estates
  • Henderson criticizes the council for silencing councillors who wish to expose the deal
  • Hall advises Henderson to report financial irregularities to external auditors or the National Audit Office

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Gordon Henderson Con Swale
Local Government
Context

Henderson raises specific concerns about Swale Borough Council's financial decision to pay £1 million to a company called Quinn Estates and the imposition of gagging orders on councillors.

Question

He questions the value for money in Swale Borough Council's payment to Quinn Estates and criticizes the council for silencing councillors who wish to expose this deal, which he sees as detrimental to taxpayers.

Answer from Luke Hall (Minister of State for Housing)

Hall acknowledges Henderson's concerns about Swale Council and advises him to report financial irregularities to external auditors or the National Audit Office, offering to discuss the matter further with Henderson if necessary.

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