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Asked by Sarah OwenLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 26 February 2026UIN 114060

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what process will be followed in determining the location of the headquarters for a new Strategic Mayoral Combined Authority that would include Luton.

Answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh

Any decision regarding the headquarters of a strategic authority would be the responsibility of that strategic authority, and not central Government.

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