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Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal

Wednesday 4 September 2024 · 2 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Government committed to delivering economic growth in all parts of the country through the Borderlands growth deal.
  • UK Government pledged 19 million for the mountain bike innovation centre project in the Borderlands.
  • Officials are working closely with local partners to progress the mountain bike centre project.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 David Mundell Con Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Economy Scotland
Context

The MP is concerned about the delivery of economic benefits outlined in the Borderlands inclusive growth deal.

Question

What steps his Department is taking to support delivery of the Borderlands inclusive growth deal. This Government are committed to delivering economic growth in all parts of the country and we are working closely with local partners and the Scottish Government on the Borderlands growth deal. Together, we are ensuring that it delivers the uplift in economic benefits set out in the deal.

Answer from Kirsty McNeill

This Government are committed to delivering economic growth in all parts of the country and we are working closely with local partners and the Scottish Government on the Borderlands growth deal. Together, we are ensuring that it delivers the uplift in economic benefits set out in the deal.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific steps being taken to deliver the uplift in economic benefits as requested by the MP were not detailed.

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Q2 David Mundell Con Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Context

There has been a suggestion that the mountain bike innovation centre project will not proceed as planned.

Question

Will the hon. Lady ensure that the mountain bike centre at the Caerlee mill in Innerleithen is prioritised? There has been a suggestion that the project will not now go ahead in that location. It is vital that we have that centre and it is vital that the mill is refurbished.

Answer from Kirsty McNeill

The UK Government have pledged £19 million for the mountain bike innovation centre project, as part of the Borderlands growth deal. My officials are working closely with all local partners, including Scottish Borders council, to progress this project. I expect to provide an update on the development of the project shortly.

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