Debates between Shaun Davies and Matthew Pennycook during the 2024 Parliament

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Debate between Shaun Davies and Matthew Pennycook
Monday 2nd September 2024

(2 months, 2 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Matthew Pennycook Portrait Matthew Pennycook
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I am well aware of the case that the hon. Lady cites and of that city centre location, and I am more than happy to meet that delegation.

Shaun Davies Portrait Shaun Davies (Telford) (Lab)
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I know from my time as chair of the Local Government Association that all council leaders, regardless of political persuasion, need more money for local government, but that there is also a commitment from the sector to reforming the sector. Will the Minister confirm his willingness to work with council leaders, regardless of political persuasion, to reform the system, and also to take a look at population under-counting, which is costing my council millions of pounds each year?