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Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Monday, 3 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 March 2025. It was answered by Jim McMahon (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 March 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Local Government: Reorganisation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, for what reason the invitation to restructure letter to Surrey has a deadline of May.

Answer

Given the urgency of creating sustainable unitary local government for Surrey, the decision was taken to work with local leaders in Surrey to facilitate reorganisation to the most ambitious timeframe possible. This will also enable Surrey to benefit from devolution as quickly as possible once new unitary local government is in place.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
34877
Session
2024-26
Related items
Local Government: Reorganisation
Wednesday, 26 March 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Local government Reorganisation Surrey
Link
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