Ministerial role
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Minister for Local Growth and the Northern Powerhouse
Responsibilities
The minister is responsible for:
- Northern Powerhouse, supporting the Secretary of State on City Deals
- European Regional Development Fund
- Enterprise Zones & Local Enterprise Partnerships
- building regulations
- supporting minister on the Devolution Bill
- planning casework
Previous holders of this role
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James Wharton
2015 to 2016