PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Devolution: Greater Manchester (27 January 2015)
Question Asked
To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what his specific responsibilities are in regards to the Greater Manchester devolution agreement and the appointment and election of a city-region mayor.
Asked by:
Lisa Nandy (Labour)
Asked by:
Lisa Nandy (Labour)
Answer
I have been asked, on behalf of the Government, to lead engagement with all areas of England that are considering taking advantage of greater devolution of powers to best shape their environment to maximise growth.
I am also overseeing the implementation of the devolution agreements with Greater Manchester and Sheffield.
I report to the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Chief Secretary to the Treasury.
Answered by:
Greg Clark (Conservative)
25 February 2015
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