Journalist and academic questioned on central and local government relations

The purpose of this session is to explore constitutional and practical issues around the possibility of codifying (or formally writing down) the principles and mechanics of the relationship between central and local government. Questions likely to arise include whether the responsibilities of central and local government need to be more clearly defined, the extent to which the activities and powers of local government could be protected against encroachment from the centre, and the relevance to England of how these issues are handled in other countries, and in other parts of the United Kingdom.

Witnesses

• Mr Tony Travers
• Sir Simon Jenkins

For more information about the inquiry, or to send in your own views visit:

• Prospects for codifying the relationship between central and local government: inquiry information