In 2023-24, the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) spent almost £41 billion on housing, neighbourhoods, local government and building safety.
Jump to downloadsThis Overview has been produced to provide an introduction to MHCLG and our examination of the department’s spending and performance. It is intended to support the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee and Members across the House in their examination of MHCLG.
It includes:
• MHCLG’s role and remit
• how MHCLG is structured
• where MHCLG spends its money
• key spending commitments
• MHCLG’s relationship with local government
• key challenges facing MHCLG during this Parliament
• where to find more information about MHCLG