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<p /><p>The Government is committed to the principle of devolving responsibility for
a range of its activities to the most appropriate level of local government, where
it is sensible to do so.</p><p /><p /> <p>A proposition is being drafted by West Midlands
Rail body (WMR) which is expected to be received by the end of July. WMR is meeting
with Secretary of State early in July to discuss devolution.</p><p /> <p /><p /> <p>Following
receipt of the proposition, the Secretary of State will decide whether to agree to
the proposition in principle. If this is the case, detailed negotiations on the financial
and contractual elements will then follow.</p><p /> <p> </p>
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