This briefing paper summarises the 2015 Queen's Speech to Parliament that was delivered on 27th May 2015 with particular reference to the implications for local government, housing and welfare. It also summarises reactions from people in local government and housing in England, Scotland and Wales and provides some commentary and conclusions.
It includes the following sections:
Summary
Content of the Queen's Speech
Public Expenditure
Housing
Reductions in Welfare Expenditure
Devolution of powers to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Devolution to English local government
European Union
Reactions from the Sector
National Housing Federation
Local Government Association
Scotland - Chartered Institute of Housing
Wales - Community Housing Cymru
Conclusions
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