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Written question asked by Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 27 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 December 2025. It was answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh (Labour) on Friday, 5 December 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Devolution: South West

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make an estimate of the savings to local authorities in the Wessex area from a devolution deal.

Answer

The evidence is clear that to drive improved economic outcomes, we must devolve core levers over growth – like transport, skills, employment support and strategic planning – and align these across functional economic areas in which people live and work. Decisions on future devolution, including for Wessex, will be confirmed in due course, subject to further ministerial review and local conversations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
95150
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Devolution Finance Local government South West
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk