Written question asked by Rachael Maskell (Labour) on Friday, 8 July 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 July 2022 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Wednesday, 13 July 2022. A substantive answer was provided by Lia Nici (Conservative) on Wednesday, 13 July 2022 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

Devolution: North Yorkshire

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what the timetable is for the North Yorkshire devolution deal agreement, including the election of a mayor.

Answer: The Government is committed to the clear vision and direction that was set out in the Levelling Up White Paper. This includes delivering our mission to empower local leaders and communities through extending devolution across England. The Government has engaged extensively with local authorities in the area and negotiations for a devolution deal for York and North Yorkshire are now in their final stages. The devolution of specific budgets will be subject to agreement through these negotiations.

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