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Devolution in England: the case for local government

Inquiry

The Committee is examining whether and how fiscal and financial powers could be devolved to London and English cities.

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Reports, special reports and government responses

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1st Report - Devolution in England: the case for local government
Inquiry Devolution in England: the case for local government
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Response to this report
Government Response to Devolution in England: the case for local government - First Report of Session 2014-15
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Oral evidence transcripts

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10 February 2014
Inquiry Devolution in England: the case for local government
Witnesses Councillor Paul Watson, Leader, Sunderland City Council, Councillor Philip Atkins, Leader, Staffordshire County Council, and Councillor James Lewis, Leeds City Council; Sir Richard Leese, Lord Smith of Leigh, and Councillor Sue Derbyshire, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (at 2.30 pm).
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Oral Evidence
31 March 2014
Inquiry Devolution in England: the case for local government
Witnesses Brandon Lewis MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, and Rt Hon Greg Clark MP, Minister of State for Cabinet Office (Cities and Constitution)
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24 March 2014
Inquiry Devolution in England: the case for local government
Witnesses Councillor Sir Merrick Cockell, Chairman, Local Government Association; Professor Tony Travers, Chair, London Finance Commission, Rob Whiteman, Chief Executive, CIPFA (at 5.15pm).
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Written evidence

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Oxfordshire County Council (FDC0017)
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GLA (FDC0040)
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South East Strategic Leaders (FDC0039)
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Government Responses
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  • Address: Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA