Debates between Chi Onwurah and Julie Cooper during the 2015-2017 Parliament

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Debate between Chi Onwurah and Julie Cooper
Thursday 1st December 2016

(8 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Chi Onwurah Portrait Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central) (Lab)
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1. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on further devolution of power and resources from Whitehall to local communities as part of his Department’s preparations for the UK exiting the EU.

Julie Cooper Portrait Julie Cooper (Burnley) (Lab)
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5. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on further devolution of power and resources from Whitehall to local communities as part of his Department’s preparations for the UK exiting the EU.

David Jones Portrait The Minister of State, Department for Exiting the European Union (Mr David Jones)
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The vote to leave the European Union was a vote to take back control, and this Government continue to champion devolution to local government.