Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Fleur Anderson and Sally Jameson

Monday 7th September 2026 Commons Chamber

[Sally Jameson]

Our ambition is to ensure that everywhere in England has or is in the process of establishing a strategic authority by the end of 2027, and that strategic authorities are in place everywhere by the end of 2028. It is right that we will not impose mayors on areas that do not want one, but we consider directly accountable mayors the strongest form of governance, which is why they have a different set of available powers and money. I would be happy to discuss that further with the hon. Lady. We will be setting out more information about our plans for devolution in the coming months.

[Fleur Anderson (Putney) (Lab)]

10. What steps she is taking to support high streets in Putney.