News that the House of Lords could still meet in York was welcomed by the City of York Council leader this morning.
Keith Aspden was pleased to hear that Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove had floated the idea again.
“Keeping the possibility of temporarily relocating the House of Lords on the Government’s agenda is welcome as we continue to work with Government officials and the York Central partners to secure the opportunity to bring more higher paid and skilled jobs to York, both through a new Government Hub as well as the new headquarters of Great British Rail,” Cllr Aspden said.
“Positive discussions are ongoing and there is opportunity for such moves to bring major benefits, not only to York, but to our wider region and the North, including higher paid and skilled jobs.
“The continued interest in moving significant government functions to York Central truly demonstrates the quality of the site, which has been recognised as one of the most important brownfield sites in the country.
“The project will see us deliver innovative world class business space, housing and public spaces, unlocking a £1.2bn boost to our economy, and delivering a new generation of jobs.
“York Central has been talked about for decades, but I am pleased that we are now taking major steps to move the project forward for the benefit of residents across the city.”
Mr Gove said “it’d be a really good thing if the House of Lords were to meet for at least part of the time in Glasgow or in York” when they move out of their current Westminster home.
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