Local Government Finance

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 5:20 pm on 8 February 2016.

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Photo of Greg Clark Greg Clark The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government 5:20, 8 February 2016

I am very grateful to my hon. Friend. He may be last, but Devon is certainly not least—it is a very important part of the country. His patience is rewarded: the funding that Devon will receive from the Government next year is £8.4 million, which will make a big difference to his area. North Devon will receive around £250,000 for its district council services. The opportunity to take a long, hard look at the resources that areas have, the costs they incur and the demands they have on their services is long overdue. I know that my hon. Friend’s county and his district will play a full part in that review, and I dare say he will too.