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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 9 February 2026

Debate

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

Contribution

We also continue to work closely with strategic authorities to ensure that their outcomes align with national and local priorities, including the design and delivery of effective and equitable local services. Additionally, we are committed to working with senior local data leaders through the newly formed Mayoral Data Council on data issues that affect them to turn insight into impact for communities. Adding an additional duty on strategic authorities to collect and publish information on poverty at this time risks creating an additional administrative burden that distracts from delivery.

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