Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Alex McIntyre and Perran Moon

Tuesday 8th September 2026 Commons Chamber

[Alex McIntyre (Gloucester) (Lab)]

5. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes to regional funding arrangements on the economies of local communities which either are not part of a combined authority or do not have a metro mayor.

[Perran Moon (Camborne and Redruth) (Lab)]

16. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes to regional funding arrangements on the economies of local communities.

[The Chief Secretary to the Treasury (Emma Reynolds)]

The Government will support good growth in every postcode, including in Cornwall and Gloucester. We have already established No. 10 North to work in partnership with local leaders, businesses and communities, and at the Budget next month we will publish plans for further fiscal devolution, including greater retention of business rates revenue for local councils and strategic authorities.