Local Government: Coronavirus and Devolution
(asked on 9th September 2020) - View Source
Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they plan to have with leaders of each of the combined authorities in England about (1) further devolution of powers, and (2) increased funding, to aid the economic recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This question was answered on 16th September 2020
Ministers meet regularly with the leaders of the combined authorities in England, both bilaterally and as a group. Forthcoming meetings will include discussions on economic recovery, the Devolution and Local Recovery White Paper, and priorities for the Spending Review.