Written question asked by Jim McMahon (Labour) on Monday, 12 December 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 December 2016. It was answered by David Gauke (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 December 2016 on behalf of the Treasury.
Devolution: Wales
- Question
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To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions his Department has had with representatives of local authorities in Wales to ensure that devolution deals in Welsh towns and cities are done in consultation with the Welsh Assembly.
- Answer
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The government is currently in discussions towards city deals for Edinburgh, Stirling and Swansea and is looking forward to seeing proposals from local partners from the Tay Cities and North Wales. Officials are in regular contact with their counterparts from the Scottish and Welsh Governments and local partners to take these discussions forward. It is for Scottish and Welsh Government Ministers to consult their respective legislatures on these deals as far as they relate to devolved matters for which they are accountable.
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- Reference
- 57145
- Session
- 2016-17
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Devolution Local government Wales
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