Written questions

Local Government: Reorganisation

Commons · Question 51079 · Tabled 8 May 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 14 May 2025

Question

Asked by Amanda Martin

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of (a) devolution and (b) local government reorganisation.

Answer

Answered by Jim McMahon, 14 May 2025

The overall case for devolution and local government reorganisation is set out the English Devolution White Paper. The White Paper sets an ambitious new framework for English devolution, moving power out of Westminster and back to those who know their are...