Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Peter Bone and Marcus Jones

Monday 4th December 2017 Commons Chamber

[Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough) (Con)]

In the light of the county council’s financial situation, would the Minister be keen to look at emerging proposals from across Northamptonshire about how local government might be better restructured?

[Mr Jones]

We recognise the financial pressure that Northamptonshire County Council is under and we stand ready to look at any locally led proposals from across Northamptonshire on how local government might be better restructured to transform challenges into opportunities.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Peter Bone and Marcus Jones

Monday 30th October 2017 Commons Chamber

[Mr Jones]

I hear what my hon. Friend says and I will certainly be willing to meet her. We will get that meeting into the diary.

[Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough) (Con)]

Child victims of human trafficking are the responsibility of local government, but adult victims of human trafficking are dealt with nationally. Would it not be a good idea to make child victims of human trafficking looked after nationally, which would also free up the money for local government to look after other children?

[Mr Jones]

My hon. Friend raises an important point. This is a very important issue that we are considering very carefully, particularly as we come up to the local government finance settlement. I certainly hear what he says, and no doubt his views will be considered as we take this area of policy forward.