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Speaking in the House of Commons on 24 November 2025

Debate

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

Contribution

The Bill would currently allow non-mayoral combined authorities and CCAs to use the general power of competence only for the purpose of economic development or regeneration. This amendment would remove that limitation.

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