Local Government: Devolution
Commons · Question 28035 · Tabled 8 Sep 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 16 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Luke Evans
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Policy Paper dated 31 July 2026, Rewiring the State- Cabinet Statement, what recent discussions has she had about the role for Members of Parliament in loca
Answer
Answered by Jim McMahon, 16 Sep 2026
The Rewiring the State Cabinet Statement committed to ensuring there is a clear role for Members of Parliament in local accountability, working with mayors and local councillors. As part of the development of the Devolution White Paper, Ministers and offi...