Asked by: Ben Howlett (Conservative - Bath)
Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has plans for a West of England Powerhouse.
Answered by Greg Hands
The deal with Greater Manchester emphasised this Government’s commitment to hand power from the centre to cities.
In May 2015 the Chancellor said his “door is open to any other major city who wants to take this bold step” and take control of its own affairs and access the same mayoral offer.
The Queen’s Speech introduced a Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill which will enable cities to adopt a radical new model of government.