Written question asked by Baroness Barran (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 August 2026. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 August 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.
Education: Local Government
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had regarding the devolution of education and skills powers to mayoral combined authorities.
- Answer
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The department engages regularly with Mayoral Strategic Authorities on a wide range of issues, including the devolved skills powers and funding they hold, and their role as leaders in their local skills systems. Skills devolution is an important mechanism for enabling more responsive and locally tailored provision that meets the needs of learners, employers and regional economies.
The government recognises the value of empowering Strategic Authorities to shape skills provision in line with local priorities. Through ongoing engagement, the department will continue to explore opportunities to build on existing devolution arrangements, ensuring that skills investment supports local growth and delivers outcomes that reflect the needs of communities across England.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL2386
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Education Devolution Local government Powers
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- 2026-08-04 16:21:57 +0100
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