Oral Question·Department for Exiting the European Union
“What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential effect on local government funding of leaving the EU.”
Tabled: 11 June 2018Answered: 14 June 2018
Asked by
Luke Pollard
Labour (Co-op) — Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union
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.