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

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the White Paper on devolution will include an assessment of the potential merits of devolving greater fiscal powers to local government.

The Government is committed to devolving power to people and places across the country. The English Devolution White Paper will set out our plans for full devolution across England, including an effective funding model for Mayoral Combined Authorities.