Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 3826

Local Government: Devolution

Tabled: 2 September 2024
Answered: 10 September 2024

Question

David Simmonds

Conservative — Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of expanding devolution powers to district council areas.

Answer

Jim McMahon
The Government is committed to ensuring that every part of England can rapidly benefit from devolution, moving power out of Westminster back to those who know their areas best. The English Devolution Bill will establish an ambitious standardised framework...
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