Context
The MP noted the importance of towns like those in her constituency to the economy and highlighted unique challenges these areas face in accessing innovation opportunities.
Question
Towns such as those in my constituency are key to the economy, but can face unique challenges in accessing innovation opportunities. Please could the Minister tell me how she plans to ensure that towns such as Stafford and Eccleshall are able to access new jobs, skills, investment and growth opportunities?
Answer from The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology (Feryal Clark)
The Department has a clear vision to ensure that the UK remains at the forefront of global innovation—a place where cutting-edge businesses of all sizes can start and grow, and where local people have high-quality jobs, building on local strengths. I am delighted to hear about the new multimillion-pound facility being built at Newcastle and Stafford colleges’ Stafford campus in my hon. Friend’s constituency, supported by £15 million of Government investment. It will welcome learners from September and will help to provide the technical skills that businesses need, both now and in the future, to support regional and national productivity.
Not addressed: The Minister did not directly address how towns such as Stafford and Eccleshall are specifically ensuring access to new jobs, skills, investment and growth opportunities beyond mentioning a specific facility.
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