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Written question asked by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Thursday, 4 July 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 July 2019. It was answered by Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 July 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Local Government: Devolution

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the report by Lord Heseltine Empowering English Cities, published on 2 July; and whether they intend to provide a response.

Answer

Lord Heseltine brought forward a motion in the House of Lords on the subject of this report on 17th July. It is a thought provoking report full of excellent ideas on devolution within England. I committed afterwards to share a record of the debate with every government department such is its importance. The Department is carefully considering its recommendations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL16942
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Devolution Local government
Link
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