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Written question asked by Simon Kirby (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 November 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 7 November 2014. It was answered by Kris Hopkins (Conservative) on Thursday, 15 January 2015 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.


Devolution: West Midlands

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what recent discussions he has had with local authorities in the West Midlands on the devolution of his Department's powers to that urban area; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

We have regular discussions with local authorities on a range of issues associated with localism.

I refer my hon. Friend to the recent command paper, Implications of devolution for England (Cm 8969) which sets our approach to further decentralisation in England.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/implications-of-devolution-for-england

I would also note the recent Written Ministerial Statement on the governance of Birmingham City Council of 9 December 2014, Official Report, Column 27WS, which follows the review by Sir Bob Kerslake.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
213542
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Devolution Urban areas West Midlands
Link
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