Skip to main content

Written question asked by Ruth Jones (Labour) on Friday, 7 January 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 January 2022. It was answered by Paul Scully (Conservative) on Monday, 17 January 2022 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Admiral Group: Newport

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the impact of the Welsh-based financial services company Admiral closing its Newport office on the economy of Newport West constituency.

Answer

It is disappointing that in streamlining its office presence in South Wales Admiral has announced it will begin a phased exit of its Newport City Centre offices in 2022. However, it is positive that the leader of Newport City Council has committed to working closely with Admiral and its landlord to ensure the building’s future use is fully explored and secured.

The UK Government is playing its part in supporting Newport’s post-pandemic economy and is investing over £2m through the Community Renewal Fund to level up the city. This includes a project to develop entrepreneurs in the Pillgwenlly area of Newport. Developing entrepreneurs and start-up businesses will be key to the future of Newport’s economy and its newly developed workspaces.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
99376
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Closures Economic situation Newport Admiral Group
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk