Debates between Rob Roberts and Stephen Crabb during the 2019 Parliament

Welsh Affairs

Debate between Rob Roberts and Stephen Crabb
Thursday 2nd March 2023

(1 year, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Rob Roberts Portrait Rob Roberts
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It was the case this year. On a per capita basis, Flintshire was 20th out of 22, as was recently stated by the council’s chief executive. There is no denying it whatsoever.

Stephen Crabb Portrait Stephen Crabb
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My hon. Friend made an interesting point earlier about structural challenges in the NHS. He has now moved on to the subject of local authorities. Does he think that, for a nation of 3.3 million people, a total of 22 local authorities is too many?