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Written question asked by Jonathan Gullis (Conservative) on Thursday, 1 December 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 December 2022 (named day). It was answered by Jeremy Quin (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 December 2022 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Places for Growth Programme: Stoke on Trent

Question

What steps his Department is taking to support the opening of a Home Office innovation centre in Stoke-on-Trent as part of the Places for Growth programme.

Answer

Places for Growth is relocating 22,000 roles from London by 2030, increasing opportunities and providing an economic boost to cities and towns across the UK.

The Home Office has a comprehensive Stoke-on-Trent programme and has already recruited around 100 of the 500 roles that will be based at the Stoke-on-Trent Innovation Centre by 2025. Officials continue to work closely with the City Council and local organisations on this work.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
902672
Session
2022-23
Unstarred
Yes
Subjects
Innovation Home Office Stoke on Trent Places for growth programme
Link
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