Local Government Finance Debate

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Department: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Steve Darling

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Wednesday 17th December 2025

(1 day, 19 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alison McGovern Portrait Alison McGovern
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I would be more than happy to do that.

Steve Darling Portrait Steve Darling (Torbay) (LD)
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I am sure that the Minister will join me in congratulating Anna Coles, the director of adult and community services at Torbay council, and her team on achieving a “good” rating from the Care Quality Commission this week. The fly in the ointment is that despite Torbay being the most deprived local authority in south-west England, this settlement means that it is set to lose out on adult social care because of the higher than average number of people who are old. Will the Minister explain that?

Alison McGovern Portrait Alison McGovern
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It is excellent to hear that Anna Coles has done so well in providing local services. I do not recognise the figures mentioned by the hon. Gentleman and I would be happy to discuss them with him. Our objective is to get all councils back on their feet, particularly through the Pride in Place programme, in which Torbay is participating.

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