Local Government Responsibilities: Public Services

Debate between Matt Western and Theresa Villiers

Wednesday 18th March 2020 Commons Chamber

[Matt Western (Warwick and Leamington) (Lab)]

This is such an important topic, as the Minister appreciates, and our local services and local authorities are very much on the frontline. What will happen in terms of emergency legislation for the powers that local authorities have, and how will the democratic process work in this crisis?

[Theresa Villiers (Chipping Barnet) (Con)]

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