Written question asked by David Lammy (Labour) on Monday, 3 November 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 November 2014. It was answered by Danny Alexander (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 13 November 2014 on behalf of the Treasury.
Devolution: Greater London
- Question
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To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Government plans to devolve new fiscal powers to the Greater London Authority.
- Answer
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The Government has already devolved significant powers and responsibilities to London. The Government passed responsibility for housing, economic development and the Olympic legacy to London through the Localism Act 2011, in addition to transport, planning and the police already controlled by the Mayor. The Government keeps all decisions on tax policy under review.
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- 212962
- Session
- 2014-15
- Subjects
- Devolution Greater London
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