Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Mark Ferguson (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 October 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

National Economic Council: Meetings

Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will list each local government representative who attended the National Economic Council meeting.

Answer

The Prime Minister chaired the first meeting of the revived National Economic Council at No. 10 North on Friday 24 July. This meeting brought together senior ministers, regional English mayors and the Chair of the Local Government Association to put devolution at the centre of the Government’s mission to make Britain better.

The National Economic Council was first established in 2008 to provide a national response to an economic emergency. Its revival reflects the Prime Minister’s belief that delivering economic growth now requires the same level of urgency, focus and collective action, bringing together other government departments and local leaders.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 20343
Session: 2026-27
Subjects: Meetings National Economic Council
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

National Economic Council: Meetings

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