Member

In debates in Committee so far, noble Lords have made clear their support for devolution to local leaders. This power supports that aim. The power is appropriately constrained, given that it can only be used for the purpose of conferring or modifying functions for strategic authorities. It will be subject to the affirmative procedure, which means that it will be subject to appropriate parliamentary scrutiny. The ability to update the devolution framework over time is a fundamental objective of this Bill, which is why this power is essential to delivering on our new and ambitious approach to devolution across England.