Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Stephen Kerr and Rishi Sunak

Monday 17th June 2019 Commons Chamber

[Rishi Sunak]

My hon. Friend is absolutely right to highlight the importance of local decision making happening as close to people as possible. We expect new unitary authorities to support the creation of new parishes as part of this reorganisation, which has happened elsewhere, and we also encourage the formation of area committees to ensure strong local representation. My hon. Friend is absolutely right that local people must have a strong voice in the decisions that affect their communities.

[Stephen Kerr (Stirling) (Con)]

5. What plans the Government have to ensure that Scottish towns benefit from the stronger towns fund.