Member

I pay tribute to the local leaders, councils and officers for their hard work and the significant part they play in making the Government’s ambitious agenda to widen and deepen devolution a reality in their areas. I also thank all those who took part in the consultation process. It is great when we get a good response from the public, local businesses and voluntary organisations to these consultations. It is vital that they have their say. I look forward to answering any questions noble Lords may have and to participating in our discussion of these four instruments. I beg to move.