I agree with my hon. Friend.

It sounds extremely interesting, and I would be very interested in coming along. The hon.

The Department is delivering the Government’s plan to empower local leaders, including offering devolution deals by 2030 to anywhere in E

I praise the proactive approach that East Staffordshire Borough Council has taken, which includes working cross-party to build consensus.

At the same time as making an amusing point, the hon. Gentleman makes a very important point.

Our levelling-up White Paper sets out our plans to support economic growth across the whole of the UK.

I thank the hon.

I will look very closely at them.

The hon. Lady talks about Scottish public spending.

I have met my hon.