Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 27157

Council of the Nations and Regions: National Identity

Tabled: 29 January 2025
Answered: 11 February 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

Conservative — Thirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 18 December 2024 to Question 18960 on Council of the Nations and Regions: National Identity, what definition of (a) regions and (b) nations her Departme

Answer

Jim McMahon
The United Kingdom comprises four constituent nations. The English Devolution White paper sets out how powers will be devolved within England, to regions whose boundaries are to be agreed with local stakeholders.