Questions & Answers
Q1
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The Department is supporting delivery of town deals and £25 million was allocated for Ipswich.
What steps are being taken to support the delivery of town deals, especially in Ipswich where £25 million was allocated?
My Department engages with all town deal recipients for performance monitoring and has interest in progress in Ipswich following allocation of £25 million for 10 projects.
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Assessment & feedback
Did not address the specific issue of slow delivery despite allocated funding
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Q2
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The questioner notes that while some projects are delivered when other bodies are responsible, the Labour-led council is not delivering as expected.
Why has delivery been slow in Ipswich despite allocated funding and what will be done to intervene with the council?
The Labour Council in Ipswich is not delivering for the people of Ipswich, as observed by my hon. Friend who noted issues with local projects.
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Assessment & feedback
Did not address how or when intervention will occur to ensure delivery
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Q3
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The questioner questions the fairness of distribution of town deals, noting that much goes to Tory marginal seats.
Why does so much investment go to Tory marginal seats and is this fair?
Ipswich deserves investment due to being overlooked under previous Labour Governments. Announced additional investment in a mass transit system for Huddersfield.
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Assessment & feedback
Did not address the fairness of distribution to Tory marginal seats
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