Clause 1 — Devolution: annual report

Part of Bill Presented — Sugar in Food and Drinks (Targets, Labelling and Advertising) Bill – in the House of Commons at 2:15 pm on 21 October 2015.

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Photo of Kevan Jones Kevan Jones Shadow Minister (Defence) 2:15, 21 October 2015

My hon. Friend talks about the principles of devolution, but one of the key factors as to whether it will work will be the proper and fair allocation of resources. This Government have a track record of devolving responsibility to local authorities while at the same time top-slicing their budgets. Is not my hon. Friend concerned that this Government, who are committed to a small state, will devolve not only responsibility without resources, but blame for cuts?