Dr Sam Rushworth

Dr Sam Rushworth

Labour — Bishop Auckland

Speaking in the House of Commons on 12 November 2026

Debate

Business of the House

Contribution

It is my privilege and duty to speak on behalf of the people of Bishop Auckland. One way I can do that is by questioning Ministers in this place, but with more and more issues being devolved, there is no mechanism for Members of Parliament to hold regional mayors to account. Will the Leader of the House give some thought to creating regional committees, so that we can scrutinise the work of devolved authorities?

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