Greater Manchester: New Deal Debate

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Monday 8th June 2015

(9 years, 4 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Williams of Trafford Portrait Baroness Williams of Trafford
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My Lords, in terms of the devolution deal, Manchester has not requested licensing as one of the devolved powers, but I can write to the noble Lord with further details on licensing locally.

Lord Newby Portrait Lord Newby (LD)
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My Lords, if Manchester asked for more money, would the Government give it any?

Baroness Williams of Trafford Portrait Baroness Williams of Trafford
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My Lords, the Government have made it absolutely clear that these deals are fiscally neutral, and that has been understood by Greater Manchester.