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Written question asked by Helen Jones (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 May 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 May 2016 (named day). It was answered by Lord Wharton of Yarm (Conservative) on Monday, 9 May 2016 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.


Local Government: Warrington

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, for what reasons only one hon. Member for a Warrington constituency was invited to his recent meeting with the leader of Warrington Borough Council on devolution; who made the decision to invite only one such hon. Member to that meeting; and if he will take steps to ensure that all appropriate hon. Members are invited to such meetings in future.

Answer

The MP referred to by the Hon. Member for Warrington North has been proactive in engaging with my department on devolution matters, and I would welcome the same enthusiasm and involvement from all appropriate members.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
36419
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Devolution Local government Members Warrington Warrington Borough Council
Link
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