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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 4 February 2026

Debate

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

Contribution

Administering authorities already work with strategic authorities, whether combined authorities, mayoral combined authorities, combined county authorities, the Greater London Authority or, where none exists, another designated authority to identify local investment opportunities. The question is not whether engagement occurs but how this new duty would operate in practice and how fiduciary independence will be protected. Clear answers are needed if this provision is to command confidence.

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