Written question asked by Angela Rayner (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 November 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 December 2023 (named day). It was answered by Jacob Young (Conservative) on Monday, 4 December 2023 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

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Combined Authorities: Devolution

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, with reference to his Department's publication entitled Technical paper on Level 4 devolution framework, published on 22 November 2023, whether his Department is commissioning any (a) gateway assessments with combined authorities, (b) learning exercises and (c) other evaluations of the existing (i) combined authority and (ii) devolution settlements in England.

Answer

The published Technical Paper on Level 4 Devolution available here sets out the Department is reviewing the Gateway Assessment process for institutions in receipt of Investment Funds. Further details will be set out in the usual way.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

4184

Session

2023-24

Subjects

Devolution Local government Combined authorities

Link

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