The Minister for Local Government, u/theverywetbanana, is taking questions from the Chamber.

As the Local Government spokesperson of the largest opposition party, u/Zakian3000, may ask up to six initial questions and one follow-up question to each (twelve questions total).

Everyone else is entitled to ask the Local Government Minister up to four initial questions with one follow-up question to each (eight questions total).

There should be a separate comment for each initial question asked, and questions and comments on the same topic should be limited to the replies to the initial question.

No new questions may be asked on the last day of the session and only follow-up questions may be asked on the final day.

This session of Minister's Questions will close at the close of business on the 23rd of November 2023, at 10pm BST.

Members should not ask new initial questions beyond 10pm BST on the 22nd of November 2023.