Extract from Lords consideration of the East Midlands Combined County Authority Regulations 2024 - Feb 19

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities (Baroness Scott of Bybrook) (Con):...I go back to saying that the important thing about these regulations is that they are widely welcomed by the people of the East Midlands. This is a huge and significant development for the whole of that area, which benefits from having two cities alongside large towns and rural areas, and being the home for industry such as Toyota UK, Rolls-Royce  Alstom and Boots, with expertise in the area in aerospace, rail, life sciences and transport. The establishment of the East Midlands Combined County Authority is an important step in contributing to the Government’s levelling-up agenda...