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Written question asked by Paula Barker (Labour) on Thursday, 22 June 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 June 2023. It was answered by Dehenna Davison (Conservative) on Thursday, 29 June 2023 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

Local Government: Devolution

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of (a) increasing devolution in England and (b) giving Metro Mayors local tax raising powers.

Answer

We are already extending devolution across England.

Through the announcement of six new devolution deals last year and most recently ground-breaking trailblazer devolution deals with Greater Manchester and West Midlands Combined Authorities, as well as the publication of the English Devolution Accountability Framework, the Government is empowering local leaders by ensuring they have more control and influence over the decisions that affect their communities. We will continue to work with local government in England to establish and grow new mayoral combined authorities, combined county authorities, and county deals. Our existing mayors are already playing a powerful role in driving economic growth, improving public services and giving local areas a voice on the national stage. The Government recognises the importance of fiscal devolution in England.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
190887
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Devolution Local government Taxation Mayors
Link
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