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Written question asked by Adam Thompson (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 (named day). It was answered by James Murray (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.


Regional Planning and Development

Question

What steps she is taking to help increase regional economic growth.

Answer

The government is committed to ensuring that growth is felt in every region of the UK, and the Chancellor named regional growth as one of her three main economic focuses in her recent Mais lecture.

At the Budget and Spending Review, we committed to £725 billion of economic and social infrastructure investment across the country over the next decade. We have also published a new Green Book to ensure all parts of the country get a fair hearing on public spending decisions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
908892
Session
2024-26
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Regional planning and development
Link
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