Written question asked by Lord Porter of Spalding (Conservative) on Monday, 25 February 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 March 2019. It was answered by Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth (Conservative) on Wednesday, 6 March 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Local Government: Devolution

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government when details on the scope of the devolution framework will be made available; and whether they intend to involve local government in the design of such a framework.

Answer: The Government’s manifesto committed to providing clarity across England on what devolution means for different administrations so all authorities operate in a common framework. We have had some initial engagement with local government organisations, including the Local Government Association, on our approach. We will, of course, continue to engage with a broad range of stakeholders while aiming to provide local areas with clarity on how best to take forward their devolution and local growth ambitions as soon as practicable.

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