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Parliament's record since 1997: debates, questions, statements, votes, bills, committees and members' interests

Where MPs Stand

Sourced briefings on the record of Parliament

The Financial Sustainability of Local Authorities inquiry

Inquiry by the Public Accounts Committee, 10 October 2016 to 1 May 2012. Its page on the Parliament website.

Reports and responses

Evidence sessions

  • 10 October 2016: Melanie Dawes, Permanent Secretary, and Matthew Style, Director of Local Government Finance, Department for Communities and Local Government, and Catherine Frances, Director of Public Services, HM Treasury.