Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 95150
Devolution: South West
Tabled: 27 November 2025
Answered: 5 December 2025
Question
Edward Morello
Liberal Democrat — West Dorset
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make an estimate of the savings to local authorities in the Wessex area from a devolution deal.
Answer
Miatta FahnbullehThe evidence is clear that to drive improved economic outcomes, we must devolve core levers over growth – like transport, skills, employment support and strategic planning – and align these across functional economic areas in which people live and work. D...
ⓘ
This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 95150) →