PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Devolution: Greater London (23 November 2015)
Question Asked
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if his Department will undertake analysis of the feasibility of devolving skills and employment powers to London.
Asked by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative)
Asked by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative)
Answer
The Spending Review confirmed that the Mayor of London will jointly commission employment support for the long-term unemployed and will work with government on shaping delivery and provision. The government is strongly committed to devolving powers and responsibilities to the local level and will continue to assess where appropriate the opportunities for future skills and employment support devolution.
Answered by:
Greg Hands (Conservative)
1 December 2015
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