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Written question asked by Lord Dodds of Duncairn (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 16 December 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 January 2021. It was answered by Lord Greenhalgh (Conservative) on Thursday, 31 December 2020 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what recent discussions they have had about the UK Shared Prosperity Fund with (1) the devolved administrations, and (2) local authorities.

Answer

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) will help to level up and create opportunity across the UK in places most in need such as ex-industrial areas, deprived towns and rural and coastal communities, and for people who face labour market barriers.

The Fund will operate UK-wide. We will continue to engage the devolved administrations and other key stakeholders as we develop the fund's investment framework and in advance of its publication.

To help local areas prepare over 2021-22 for the introduction of the UKSPF, the government will provide additional funding to support our communities to pilot programmes and new approaches. We will work closely with stakeholders on how best to use this additional funding to prepare for the introduction of the UKSPF.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL11529
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Devolved matters Local government UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Link
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