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Written question asked by Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 19 December 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 January 2025. It was answered by Jim McMahon (Labour) on Friday, 10 January 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Devolution: Devon

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she will take account of the results of upcoming local elections in Devonshire in the implementation of the English Devolution White Paper.

Answer

In September last year, this Government confirmed the establishment of a non-mayoral Combined County Authority with Devon and Torbay, in line with the devolution deal agreed with that area under the previous government. This was an important first step as we continue to consider options to deepen and widen devolution in the area.

As set out in the White Paper, we want to see all areas, including Devon, access the strongest powers set out in new Devolution Framework.

We will work with local leaders, both before and after local elections, to deliver on these ambitions. This government would consider postponing elections only where the relevant local authorities explicitly request it, and where this will help the area to deliver both reorganisation and devolution to the most ambitious timeframe.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
21422
Session
2024-26
Related items
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Devolution Devon Elections
Link
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