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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Levelling-up Missions

Monday 20 February 2023 · 3 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Portsmouth South received 20 million from the levelling-up fund.
  • Portsmouth South also received nearly 7 million from the future high streets fund.
  • Michael Fabricant asked about a potential more successful application for Burntwood.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Stephen Morgan Lab Portsmouth South
Economy Parliamentary Procedure Local Government
Context

MP queried the progress of government initiatives aimed at reducing regional disparities. He highlighted specific funding received by Portsmouth and expressed concerns over denied bids for city centre revitalisation.

Question

What recent assessment has been made of progress in meeting the levelling-up missions? The Government promised to provide much-needed funding but rejected a bid last month, depriving Portsmouth South of funds for city centre revitalisation. Can the Minister confirm what action is now being taken?

Answer from Michael Gove

Portsmouth has received £20 million from the levelling-up fund and nearly £7 million from the future high streets fund. The Minister looks forward to working with local representatives to ensure a successful next bid for additional funding.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific actions being taken to revitalise Portsmouth city centre were not detailed.

How: I Think We Can All Be Proud Of Portsmouth City Centre

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Q2 Stephen Morgan Lab Portsmouth South
Housing Local Government
Context

MP questioned the government's commitment to providing funding for community development, citing Portsmouth South as an example where a bid was rejected despite previous promises.

Question

The Government promised much-needed funding but last month Portsmouth South was deprived of funds that would have revitalised our city centre. Having rejected a bid twice, can the Minister confirm what action is now being taken to make Portsmouth city centre proud again?

Answer from Michael Gove

Portsmouth city centre and its attractions are a source of pride, with £20 million received from the levelling-up fund. The Minister looks forward to working with local representatives to ensure successful funding bids in the future.

Not addressed: Specific actions for Portsmouth city centre's revitalisation were not addressed.

How: I Think We Can All Be Proud Of Portsmouth City Centre

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Q3 Michael Fabricant Con
Housing
Context

MP asked about the potential success of a future bid for Burntwood, an ex-mining town in his constituency, following unsuccessful bids for a leisure centre.

Question

After two bids, Lichfield was not awarded any grant to help with the leisure centre. Does my right hon. Friend agree that an application for Burntwood might be more successful?

Answer from Michael Gove

My hon. Friend is a brilliant advocate for Lichfield. An application for Burntwood seems to be a prime candidate, as it has been overlooked in the past and could benefit from levelling-up funds.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific details on why previous bids were unsuccessful or concrete steps for success were not provided.

How: My Hon. Friend Is A Brilliant Advocate For Lichfield

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