Oral QuestionDepartment for International Trade

If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.

Tabled: 24 February 2022Answered: 3 March 2022

Asked by

Kevin Hollinrake

ConservativeThirsk and Malton

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for International Trade

Answer from Hansard

Alison McGovern

Local government reorganisation will create opportunities to improve public services, efficiency and clarity. The final proposals from councils in Essex were submitted by 26 September, and we anticipate launching a statutory consultation in November. I am sure we will discuss the right hon. Gentleman’s points in detail over the weeks and months to come.