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Written question asked by Paul Girvan (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 31 January 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 February 2023. It was answered by Dehenna Davison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 February 2023 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.


Economic Growth

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what plans he has to set out more detail on his Department’s proposals for supporting knowledge-intensive clusters to drive economic growth, as announced in the Autumn Statement 2022.

Answer

Further to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, Investment Zones are being refocused to catalyse a number of the highest potential knowledge intensive growth clusters to boost productivity, growth and job creation. These will be based around the Chancellor's five priority sectors.

We will work closely with Mayors, the Devolved Administrations, local authorities, businesses, and other local partners.

I recently met with Maritime UK, and look forward to further engagement as this policy develops.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
136743
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Innovation Economic growth Technology
Link
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