Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between David Simmonds and Sally Jameson

Monday 7th September 2026 Commons Chamber

[David Simmonds (Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner) (Con)]

With the Government having earlier today briefed the media that much of their devolution programme is being paused, with only Surrey looking like it is going to get its way—I am sure it is the subject of relentless lobbying by Labour Back Benchers—can the Minister tell us how many of the new mayors promised by this Government after their election will be in place by the next general election?

[Sally Jameson]

Following questions, the Secretary of State will be making a statement on that very issue, setting out what we will be doing in going further with local government reform and with mayors.