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Devolution: Cornwall

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 27 October 2025UIN 83816

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make it his policy to ensure that Cornwall is eligible for full devolution without having to join a combined authority with Devon.

Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh

The government has been clear in its goal to achieve universal coverage in of Strategic Authorities in England.The English Devolution White Paper set out the principles that will guide the government’s programme of widening and deepening devolution.

The government remains committed to working in partnership with local leaders to deliver its vision and will continue to engage with local partners in Cornwall to explore how the area can benefit from devolution.

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