Written question asked by Baroness Eaton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 March 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 March 2025. It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Labour) on Monday, 24 March 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Combined Authorities and Integrated Care Systems

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government, following the publication of the English Devolution White Paper on 16 December 2024, what plans they have to ensure that integrated care systems operate in areas that are coterminous with Mayoral Combined Authorities.

Answer: As set out in the English Devolution White Paper, the government recognises the benefits that aligned geographical boundaries can have for improving coordination between public services. The English Devolution White Paper therefore set out government's long-term ambition to align public service boundaries, including job centres, police, probation, fire, health services and Strategic and Local Authorities.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL5657
Session: 2024-26
Related items: English Devolution White Paper: Power and Partnership: Foundations for Growth
Monday, 16 December 2024
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords; Combined Authorities and Health Services
Monday, 14 April 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Combined authorities Reorganisation Integrated care systems
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