Council of the Nations and Regions

Lord Liddle Excerpts

Wednesday 27th November 2024 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Lab)]

My Lords, we have no current plans to review the Barnett formula.

[Lord Liddle (Lab)]

My Lords, will my noble friend confirm that this Government are committed to a comprehensive plan for devolution in England, and that this plan will, for the first time, allow proper powers and proper money from the Treasury to be devolved to the authorities that are closest to the people and able to solve the problems?

[Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Lab)]

My Lords, there will be an English devolution Bill, and I thank my noble friend for the work that he has done for decades on devolution. The White Paper is soon to be published. We are expanding devolution, devolving further powers to local leaders to drive economic growth and empower communities. It is a responsibility of this Government to make sure that we deliver for every corner of the country.