Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what his current timeline is for furthering devolution for the Wessex area.

Following the call for expression of interest for Foundational Strategic Authority on 12 February 2026, the Government is considering the proposal for the Wessex area. Subject to further meaningful engagement with local leaders, the Government will set out next steps for devolution and our ambitions for Foundation Strategic Authorities soon.