I can give that reassurance to my hon. Friend. That is the essential difference between the programme of devolution that we are offering and what has been attempted in the past. Every proposal will come from local people. I do not have the power, still less the inclination, to force local people into any arrangements other than those for which they are enthusiastic.
Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation
Proceeding contribution from
Greg Clark
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 13 July 2015.
It occurred during Budget debate on Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation.
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