Oral Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
“For what reason the local government reorganisation model in Devon was selected.”
Tabled: 1 September 2026Answered: 7 September 2026
Asked by
Martin Wrigley
Liberal Democrat — Newton Abbot
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for Women and Equalities (Bridget Phillipson)
We are laying the foundations for all employers to create conditions that enable women to return to work and to thrive in their careers. As part of our efforts to make work pay, we will improve access to flexible working, strengthen workplace protections for new mothers and review the parental leave system.