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Debate between Fiona Onasanya and Elizabeth Truss
Tuesday 27th February 2018

(7 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Fiona Onasanya Portrait Fiona Onasanya (Peterborough) (Lab)
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18. What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on trends in the level of funding for local authorities since 2010.

Elizabeth Truss Portrait The Chief Secretary to the Treasury (Elizabeth Truss)
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We have made sure that local councils have the full ability to serve local residents by giving them additional council tax flexibility.

Fiona Onasanya Portrait Fiona Onasanya
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I thank the Minister for that answer, but between 2010 and 2020, Peterborough City Council will have had its direct funding cut by 78.7%. Can she explain how my authority is expected to meet the rising children’s services and adult social care demands?

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