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Written question asked by Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative) on Wednesday, 2 February 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 February 2022 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Monday, 7 February 2022. A substantive answer was provided by Neil O'Brien (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 February 2022 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.


Unitary Councils: Shropshire

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, with reference to the Levelling Up White Paper, published on 2 February 2022, whether the Government has plans to establish a single unitary authority to deliver services across the county of Shropshire.

Answer

The UK Government will not impose top-down restructuring of local government. Reorganisation remains a locally-led avenue available where there is broad local support.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
116894
Session
2021-22
Related items
Levelling Up the United Kingdom
Wednesday, 2 February 2022
Command papers
House of Lords
House of Commons
Subjects
Unitary councils Shropshire
Link
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