Devolution (Local Communities)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Communities and Local Government – in the House of Commons at 2:30 pm on 29 June 2015.

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Photo of Peter Kyle Peter Kyle Labour, Hove 2:30, 29 June 2015

May I associate myself with the Secretary of State’s comments about Tunisia?

In all the debates about the northern powerhouse, I am very keen for us not to forget the southern powerhouse. What powers does the Secretary of State expect to devolve from Westminster to cities such as Brighton and Hove?

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