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Devolution in England

Proceeding contribution from Clive Betts (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 2 March 2015. It occurred during Estimates day on Devolution in England.

I read out a quote by the Prime Minister, which I presume the Minister agrees with, about proposals for increased fiscal devolution in Wales. So far, he has not talked about fiscal devolution at all. The Prime Minister said:

“That means those who spend taxpayers’ money must be more responsible for raising it. This is devolution with a purpose”.

Does the Minister agree with that in principle, and if so, if it applies to Wales, why does it not apply to Manchester, London or Sheffield?

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
593 c731 
Session
2014-15
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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