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Written question asked by Jayne Kirkham (Labour) on Monday, 17 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 March 2025 (named day). It was answered by James Murray (Labour) on Thursday, 20 March 2025 on behalf of the Treasury.


National Wealth Fund: Ports

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what her Department's timeline is for the allocation of funding to ports through the National Wealth Fund.

Answer

The National Wealth Fund (NWF) has financial capacity totaling £27.8 billion, of which at least £5.8 billion will be committed over this Parliament to the five priority sectors that the Chancellor announced at the International Investment Summit, including ports. This capital will be targeted into investable projects that meet the NWF’s investment criteria and mandate – driving growth, clean energy and creating the jobs of the future.

The NWF will support regional and local strategies with advisory and lending support throughout the investment cycle to deliver on local priorities. In doing so, the NWF will act in partnership with central government, local government, and other public bodies, to help identify and deliver the right support for projects.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
38914
Session
2024-26
Related items
National Wealth Fund: Ports
Monday, 24 March 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Finance Infrastructure Ports National Wealth Fund
Link
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