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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 26 March 2026
Debate
English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillContribution
87: Clause 19, page 24, line 32, at end insert—
“(f) the rate and distribution of economic growth in devolved areas, with particular reference to the impact of newly devolved powers, and(g) results of any evaluation of the overall quality and value for money of local service delivery in those areas.”Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment expands the Secretary of State’s reporting duties to provide a five-yearly assessment of the effects of newly devolved powers on economic growth, local service delivery, and value for money for taxpayers.
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