Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government written question – answered at on 24 March 2025.
Baroness Eaton
Conservative
To ask His Majesty's Government, following the publication of the English Devolution white paper on 16 December 2024, what plans they have to ensure that integrated care systems operate in areas that are coterminous with Mayoral Combined Authorities.
Baroness Taylor of Stevenage
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government), Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)
As set out in the English Devolution white paper, the government recognises the benefits that aligned geographical boundaries can have for improving coordination between public services. The English Devolution White Paper therefore set out government's long-term ambition to align public service boundaries, including job centres, police, probation, fire, health services and Strategic and Local Authorities.
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