Question to the Department for Exiting the European Union :

To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what plans he has to invite representatives who are not directly elected mayors to meetings with Northern local authority and business leaders to discuss the UK leaving the EU.

DExEU and DCLG are working closely with the Local Government Association and regional partners across the country to understand clearly issues related to exit and identify any regional implications. In addition, the Government is engaging extensively with regional stakeholders and businesses across all parts of the UK, and intends to continue this work throughout the exit process.