Draft East Midlands Combined County Authority Regulations 2024 Debate
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Anthony Mangnall
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Draft East Midlands Combined County Authority Regulations 2024
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Jacob Young
I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his point. He allows me to draw on the example of Devon and Torbay, in the same area as my hon. Friend the Member for Totnes represents. Just two weeks ago, I signed a level 2 devolution deal there, which does not include a mayor. I grant the hon. Member for Brighton, Kemptown that that deal does not include all the same functions as the one under consideration today, but it devolves power over the adult education budget, creates a new transport authority and puts the future of economic growth in Devon and Torbay in the hands of local leaders. We are keen to promote that throughout the country.
If the hon. Gentleman has examples of where he wants to see devolution in his area, my door is open. I am always happy to discuss the potential for devolution in Sussex and elsewhere.
Anthony Mangnall (Totnes) (Con)
The Minister mentioned Torbay, south Devon, Devon County Council and the new devolution settlement. I welcome what he says and the bespoke agreement we have. I will also say that any Members who want to come down and see how it is done are welcome—even the hon. Member for Brighton, Kemptown. Does the Minister agree?