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Levelling-up Fund

Tuesday 15 March 2022 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • The levelling-up fund will strengthen local economies and boost job opportunities across the UK.
  • The fund has committed 1.7 billion to 105 projects so far.
  • Darlington has received significant funding through the towns fund and other levelling-up initiatives.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Peter Gibson
Economy Employment
Context

The levelling-up fund is intended to support local economies and create jobs across the UK.

Question

What assessment has been made of the impact of the levelling-up fund on job opportunities and the economy across the UK?

Answer from Helen Whately

By investing in local infrastructure, the levelling-up fund will strengthen local economies, boost job opportunities and improve the day-to-day lives of people across the UK. So far, we have committed £1.7 billion to 105 projects, and at the end of the month the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities will publish its monitoring and evaluation strategy for the funding.

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Q2 Peter Gibson
Economy Parliamentary Procedure Local Government
Context

Darlington has received significant funding through the towns fund and Bank Top station project, with further civil service jobs coming to the area. The MP is asking about the next stage of the levelling-up agenda.

Question

With £23.3 million invested through the towns fund, £105 million for Bank Top station and 1,700 civil service jobs coming to Darlington, we are a leading example of how the Government's levelling-up agenda is benefiting communities in the north-east. The second round of the levelling-up fund will continue that work. Will my hon. Friend outline the timescales for the delivery of that round?

Answer from Helen Whately

My hon. Friend is a fabulous campaigner for Darlington, as evidenced in all the funding that his local town has secured. I am a regular visitor to Darlington, as are my Treasury colleagues, and have seen those investments already making a difference. He asks about the second round of the levelling-up fund. It will open for business this spring, with further details to be published shortly.

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Not addressed: The answer did not provide specific timelines beyond 'this spring' and 'shortly', avoiding precise commitment.

How: This Spring, Shortly

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