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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Northern Powerhouse

Tuesday 29 October 2024 · 3 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial fiscal steps aim to encourage investment in the northern powerhouse.
  • Government remains committed to investment in northern England's rail infrastructure.
  • Minister highlights the national wealth fund and 63 billion investment summit success.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Tom Morrison Lib Dem Cheadle
Economy
Context

The question arises from the need to encourage investment in northern regions to promote economic growth and stability. The question specifically focuses on fiscal measures that could support such initiatives.

Question

What fiscal steps she is taking to encourage investment in the northern powerhouse?

Answer from Darren Jones

Investment is a key part of the Government's growth mission, alongside stability and reform. By ensuring adherence to robust fiscal rules and respect for our economic institutions, we are building the confidence needed to deliver greater investment across the country.

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Q2 Tom Morrison Lib Dem Cheadle
Economy Transport
Context

Residents in the questioner's constituency were excited about recent planning approval for Cheadle train station, but concerns have arisen due to recent talk of cuts to infrastructure investment. The question aims to reassure constituents and seek assurance that these projects will go ahead.

Question

I thank the Minister for that response. A key part of the northern powerhouse agenda was investment in our rail infrastructure, and residents in my constituency were excited that Cheadle train station finally got planning approval recently. However, recent talk of cuts to infrastructure investment has caused concern. Can the Minister assure us that Cheadle train station is safe and will go ahead?

Answer from Darren Jones

The Government are fully committed to ensuring that investment in all parts of the UK, including the north of England, creates growth and impact for working people. The detail of individual projects will be confirmed in due course.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific assurance regarding Cheadle train station

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Q3 Bill Esterson Lab Sefton Central
Economy
Context

The question discusses the creation of a national wealth fund and recent investments in carbon capture projects. The aim is to highlight the government's successes and commitment to further investment.

Question

The creation of the national wealth fund, and the record success of the £63 billion of investment announced at the investment summit, comes on top of investments that Ministers have just announced in carbon capture in the north-west. Those are examples of the success—

Answer from Darren Jones

My hon. Friend rightly points out that this country faces a choice: investment or decline. As we saw at the general election, it chose investment, and that is what the Government will deliver.

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