There has been important progress with devolution in England since our predecessor committee’s report in 2016. But further progress can and should be made over the course of this Parliament. The remainder of this report sets out our recommended next steps for extending devolution. (Paragraph 17) The role of central government

There has been important progress with devolution in England since our predecessor committee’s report in 2016. But further progress can and should be made over the course of this Parliament. The remainder of this report sets out our recommended next steps for extending devolution. (Paragraph 17) The role of central government Type: conclusion | Number: 1 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: Since the Committee’s last report in 2016, some progress towards decentralisation has recently been made. Over 40% of the English population now live in areas with directly elected city region mayors, including 63% in the North of England. Since the Select Committee’s inquiry took place, the Governm