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Written question asked by David Anderson (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 November 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 25 November 2016. It was answered by Andrew Percy (Conservative) on Thursday, 1 December 2016 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.


Local Government: Devolution

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, what criteria he uses to decide whether a region can agree a devolution deal without a regional mayor.

Answer

An area’s governance arrangements must provide the accountability and leadership which is proportionate to the scale of powers and budgets being devolved.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
54588
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Devolution Local government Mayors
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk