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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the devolution programme on (a) hospitals and (b) the New Hospital Programme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the devolution programme on (a) hospitals and (b) the New Hospital Programme.
There has been no national survey to identify the use of reinforced clay pot and beam construction across the National Health Service estate. NHS organisations are responsible for maintaining their estates and identifying the construction types present in their buildings.
Following the review of the New Hospital Programme (NHP) and publication of the Plan for Implementation in January 2025, Hampshire Hospitals was placed in Wave 3, with main construction expected to start between 2037 and 2039.
A multi-criteria decision support analysis tool was used to support the prioritisation of schemes. Schemes were assessed on factors such as risk, deliverability, clinical outcomes, cost, and the estate conditions.
As set out in the Plan for Implementation, schemes were prioritised into upper, middle, and lower thirds. Through this analysis, consideration was given to whether the nine schemes that were already proposed to start after 2030 following the May 2023 announcement, including Hampshire Hospitals, were sufficiently high risk to substitute other schemes in upcoming waves of construction.
The output was reviewed with colleagues across the Department, the NHP and NHS England to generate a delivery schedule for the programme that aligned with the NHP’s funding envelope.
The devolution programme has not impacted the NHP.
What steps she is taking to ensure that communities without elected mayors are included in plans for devolution.
What steps she is taking to ensure that communities without elected mayors are included in plans for devolution.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, further to the response to WPQ 36074, to publish the information referred to held relating to international activity undertaken by the Devolved Governments.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, further to the response to WPQ 36074, to publish the information referred to held relating to international activity undertaken by the Devolved Governments.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of the UK Internal Market Act on the practicable application of devolved food labelling powers.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of the UK Internal Market Act on the practicable application of devolved food labelling powers.
As food policy is devolved, the four governments work together through the Food Compositional Standards and Labelling Common Framework to discuss issues of importance to consumers and businesses, and to seek to avoid or mitigate divergence and agree changes to regulations where possible. The UK Government's review of the UK Internal Market Act in 2025 implemented clear improvements to how the four governments work collaboratively through Common Frameworks to manage the UK internal market.
My Honourable Friend the Minister for Local Government, Devolution and Regional Growth (Jim McMahon OBE MP) has today made the following statement:
Good growth in every part of the country depends on local leaders being able to invest in their own places with certainty and over the long-term. In the Rewiring...
My Honourable Friend the Minister for Local Government, Devolution and Regional Growth (Jim McMahon OBE MP) has today made the following statement:
Good growth in every part of the country depends on local leaders being able to invest in their own places with certainty and over the long-term. In the Rewiring...
Good growth in every part of the country depends on local leaders being able to invest in their own places with certainty and over the long-term. In the Rewiring the State Cabinet Statement published on 31 July, the government committed to support mayors to establish Good Growth Funds across England,...
Good growth in every part of the country depends on local leaders being able to invest in their own places with certainty and over the long-term. In the Rewiring the State Cabinet Statement published on 31 July, the government committed to support mayors to establish Good Growth Funds across England,...
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking through the English Devolution Bill to define the statutory governance relationship between combined authorities and lower-tier district councils.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking through the English Devolution Bill to define the statutory governance relationship between combined authorities and lower-tier district councils.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what discussions she has had with (1) devolved administrations, (2) local authorities and (3) combined authorities on public sector AI adoption.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what discussions she has had with (1) devolved administrations, (2) local authorities and (3) combined authorities on public sector AI adoption.
The Government has established an AI Taskforce which will address the question of public sector adoption as one of its key pillars of work. Transforming public services is a nation wide effort and the taskforce is committed to working with devolved administrations, local authorities and combined authorities.
To ask the Minister for Justice, whether the Prime Minister plans to devolve power over prisons and justice policy to the Welsh Government; and what discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on this subject.
To ask the Minister for Justice, whether the Prime Minister plans to devolve power over prisons and justice policy to the Welsh Government; and what discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on this subject.
The Prime Minister has been clear that the Government will continue to engage with the Welsh Government and other partners on matters of devolution and the Government’s Rewiring the State Delivery Plan will set this out further. Effective partnership working is essential to improving outcomes for victims, reducing reoffending and building safer communities, which is underpinned by the significant benefits that flow from the single England and Wales legal jurisdiction. The Government wants to ensure the shared legislative framework, common sentencing powers and judicial arrangements, national operational standards and the ability to maintain consistency are sustained, while drawing on expertise and resources across both nations and delivering for the people of Wales.
UK Government ministers and officials have regular discussions with the Welsh Government and other Governments of the Nations on a range of matters, including devolution.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what guidance his Department has issued on international engagement by devolved administrations under Schedule 5 of the Scotland Act 1998; and what assessment he has made of trends in the level of activities of the Scottish Government’s international...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what guidance his Department has issued on international engagement by devolved administrations under Schedule 5 of the Scotland Act 1998; and what assessment he has made of trends in the level of activities of the Scottish Government’s international...
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) regularly issues detailed guidance on international engagement by Devolved Governments, including to our Embassies and High Commissions, to ensure that the UK Government's reservation on foreign affairs is protected. The FCDO monitors international activity undertaken by the Devolved Governments, including the Scottish Government. The majority of Scottish Government overseas staff are located on the FCDO platform, enabling close working and co-operation.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent progress she has made on devolution in areas with no plans for Mayors.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent progress she has made on devolution in areas with no plans for Mayors.
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on devolving justice policy to the Welsh Government, what specific policy issues these discussions have covered, and whether the UK Government intends to devolve responsibility for courts and prisons to the Welsh Government.
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on devolving justice policy to the Welsh Government, what specific policy issues these discussions have covered, and whether the UK Government intends to devolve responsibility for courts and prisons to the Welsh Government.
I recently met with the Welsh Government’s Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution to discuss our respective priorities, which included the Welsh Government’s position on justice. This is one example of the regular meetings I hold with Welsh Ministers to drive forward constructive joint working between our two governments.
The current devolution settlement enables Wales to benefit from the resources, expertise and resilience of a shared England and Wales justice system, while allowing for approaches that reflect Welsh circumstances.
The Prime Minister and I have been clear that we will give careful consideration to calls for the devolution of further powers. What matters is what works, and our guiding principle is whether further devolution would lead to better outcomes for the people of Wales.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 9 October 2026 to Question 28657 on Local Government: Devolution, what consideration she has given to extending the right to request to other local authorities; and if she will make it her policy...
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 9 October 2026 to Question 28657 on Local Government: Devolution, what consideration she has given to extending the right to request to other local authorities; and if she will make it her policy...
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Edward Morello (West Dorset) (LD):
The Prime Minister has said that he wants growth in every postcode, but current devolution plans mean that West Dorset risks being left behind as other regions gain devolved powers in investment. A Wessex mayor could unlock £460 million in additional annual funding and generate as much as £16 billion of additional economic output over the next 30 years. Will the Prime Minister commit to a mayor of Wessex by 2028?
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Edward Morello (West Dorset) (LD):
The Prime Minister has said that he wants growth in every postcode, but current devolution plans mean that West Dorset risks being left behind as other regions gain devolved powers in investment. A Wessex mayor could unlock £460 million in additional annual funding and generate as much as £16 billion of additional economic output over the next 30 years. Will the Prime Minister commit to a mayor of Wessex by 2028?
Yes, I am always happy to create more mayors. [Laughter.] I am not joking—yes. I would like to see a fully devolved south-west of England. I know Cornish Members were in No.10 North this week to discuss a devolution deal. I met Devon Members this week who are seeking the same. I will offer the same to Wessex Members. Let us move quickly to get a fully devolved Wessex and south-west of England.
Yes, I am always happy to create more mayors. [Laughter.] I am not joking—yes. I would like to see a fully devolved south-west of England. I know Cornish Members were in No.10 North this week to discuss a devolution deal. I met Devon Members this week who are seeking the same. I will offer the same to Wessex Members. Let us move quickly to get a fully devolved Wessex and south-west of England.
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the devolution of further powers to Scotland.
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the devolution of further powers to Scotland.