Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 101242

Local Government Finance

Tabled: 17 December 2025
Answered: 7 January 2026

Question

Mr Lee Dillon

Liberal DemocratNewbury

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential for fiscal devolution to narrow regional inequalities.

Answer

Miatta Fahnbulleh
The Government is committed to supporting regional growth. Analysis informed by OECD evidence shows that equipping local leaders with fiscal tools can stimulate investment in priority areas and foster sustainable growth. This is why we are pursuing furthe...

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