Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, whether he plans to hold a consultation on the forthcoming (a) White Paper and (b) draft Bill on Levelling-Up.

The UK Government will continue to engage with a wide range of stakeholders and partners on the levelling up agenda after the White Paper has been published. Further details on any potential legislation will be provided in due course.