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James Grundy

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Draft Mental Health Bill
Monday 27th June 2022

(2 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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James Grundy Portrait James Grundy (Leigh) (Con)
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While currently only local authorities can initiate levelling-up fund bids, has my right hon. Friend given consideration to giving other organisations, such as community interest companies or charities, the ability to submit LUF bids, so long as they have the backing of the local MP?

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That is an intriguing idea, and it would be a significant development. My hon. Friend is, I think, probably the most effective Member of Parliament in the borough of Wigan, and can I say that I look forward to working closely with him on that?

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