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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Levelling-up Funding

Wednesday 31 January 2024 · 3 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Robin Millar inquired about discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the impact of levelling-up funding on Welsh communities.
  • The Mr i'r Mynydd project received an 18.6 million boost through levelling-up funds to benefit communities in Glan Conwy, Betws-y-Coed, and Trefriw.
  • Grahame Morris questioned the steps being taken to ensure levelling-up funding in Wales and UK coalfields targets the most deprived areas.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Robin Millar
Wales Local Government
Context

The Môr i'r Mynydd—sea to mountain—active travel route in the Conwy valley received an £18.6 million boost through levelling-up funds, benefiting Glan Conwy, Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw.

Question

What discussions has he had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of levelling-up funding on Welsh communities? The Môr i'r Mynydd project received an £18.6 million boost through levelling-up funds and will positively impact communities in Glan Conwy, Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw.

Answer from David Davies

I congratulate my hon. Friend on being such a champion of levelling-up fund schemes in his constituency. The levelling-up funds have allowed us to keep our post-Brexit promise to ensure that Wales continues to be generously funded.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific measures and effectiveness of delivering levelling-up funds in Wales were not addressed.

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Q2 Robin Millar
Economy Wales
Context

The Môr i'r Mynydd—sea to mountain—active travel route in the Conwy valley received an £18.6 million boost through levelling-up funds, benefiting Glan Conwy, Betws-y-Coed and Trefriw.

Question

What is my right hon. Friend doing to ensure that levelling-up funds are being delivered effectively in Wales?

Answer from David Davies

I congratulate my hon. Friend on being such a champion of levelling-up fund schemes in his constituency. The levelling-up funds have allowed us to keep our post-Brexit promise to ensure that Wales continues to be generously funded.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific measures for effective delivery of levelling-up funds were not addressed.

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Q3 Grahame Morris Lab Easington
Economy Wales Local Government
Context

Coalfield communities across the UK, including Wales, are still struggling with deindustrialisation impacts.

Question

What steps is he taking to ensure that levelling-up funding in Wales and across the coalfields in the UK is targeted at the most deprived, left-behind areas?

Answer from David Davies

The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right to say we need to target the areas most in need; however, the Welsh Labour Government are committed to levying further taxes on people and businesses in Wales.

Not addressed: Specific steps for targeting levelling-up funding towards deprived communities were not provided.

How: Criticising Opposition

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