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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Town Deals

Monday 4 March 2024 · 3 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Announced additional investment in a mass transit system for Huddersfield.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Tom Hunt
Local Government
Context

The Department is supporting delivery of town deals and £25 million was allocated for Ipswich.

Question

What steps are being taken to support the delivery of town deals, especially in Ipswich where £25 million was allocated?

Answer from Michael Gove

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not address the specific issue of slow delivery despite allocated funding

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Q2 Tom Hunt
Housing Local Government
Context

The questioner notes that while some projects are delivered when other bodies are responsible, the Labour-led council is not delivering as expected.

Question

Why has delivery been slow in Ipswich despite allocated funding and what will be done to intervene with the council?

Answer from Michael Gove

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.

Not addressed: Did not address how or when intervention will occur to ensure delivery

How: Changed Subject

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Q3 Barry Sheerman Lab
Economy Transport Local Government
Context

The questioner questions the fairness of distribution of town deals, noting that much goes to Tory marginal seats.

Question

Why does so much investment go to Tory marginal seats and is this fair?

Answer from Michael Gove

Ipswich deserves investment due to being overlooked under previous Labour Governments. Announced additional investment in a mass transit system for Huddersfield.

Not addressed: Did not address the fairness of distribution to Tory marginal seats

How: Changed Subject

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