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Lord Wallace of Saltaire (LD)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 11 March 2025

Debate

Council of Nations and Regions

Contribution

My Lords, the devolution White Paper said that the Council of the Nations and Regions “will provide unparalleled opportunities for Mayors … to engage government at the highest levels on a systematic basis”. There were 11 mayors at its first meeting six months ago, alongside the First Ministers from the devolved Administrations. How many mayors will attend when all the English combined authorities are set up? How often is it intended to meet, given that it was suggested it should meet for a second occasion in the early months of this year? How does it relate to other intergovernmental forums, such as the British-Irish Council? How does it relate to Gordon Brown’s 2022 proposal for a council of the nations and regions that would replace the House of Lords?

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