Oral Question·Northern Ireland Office
“What steps the Government is taking to strengthen the Union between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK.”
Tabled: 10 March 2020Answered: 18 March 2020
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for Housing and Planning (Matthew Pennycook)
Perhaps the hon. Gentleman did not hear my previous response. The proposed new standard method, which we consulted on, significantly boosts expectations across our city regions. In mayoral combined authority areas, it would see targets grow by more than 30%, matching the ambition of our local leaders.