Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Rob Butler and Greg Smith

Monday 16th November 2020 Commons Chamber

[Rob Butler (Aylesbury) (Con)]

What assessment he has made of the proposals for devolution from Buckinghamshire Council.

[Greg Smith (Buckingham) (Con)]

What assessment he has made of the proposals on devolution from Buckinghamshire Council.

[The Minister for Regional Growth and Local Government (Luke Hall)]

We are committed to levelling up through further devolution, but our focus must be on tackling covid-19. I know that Buckinghamshire Council has worked tirelessly throughout this pandemic to support its community, helped by £32 million in additional covid funding. We intend to bring forward the devolution and local recovery White Paper in due course, detailing how the UK Government will partner with places across the country to build a sustainable economic recovery.