Context
The region has faced economic challenges due to previous government policies. The north-east was particularly affected by past administrations, with a need for substantial support for local businesses.
Question
Yesterday saw full-throated Government support for projects across the UK, but not so much for the north-east. The region was decimated by 14 years of Tory Government, and that cannot be repeated. What will the Government do to ensure that businesses in my Blyth and Ashington constituency can play their part in the cutting-edge technologies of the future and see improved investment, which will create much-needed jobs with good wages and terms and conditions?
Answer from The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business and Trade (Justin Madders)
I am at one with my hon. Friend in wanting all parts of the country, especially the north-west and the north-east, to have high-paid, well-skilled, good jobs, in tech sectors in particular, but also in other areas where we can see great advantage for the economy. The local skills improvement plan for the north-east will help, and the excellent facilities at Blyth’s Energy Central Learning Hub are supported by over £6 million of Government funding. That is already developing sector skills in a real-world port setting.
Not addressed: The specific ask for improved investment and job creation with good terms and conditions was not addressed directly, focusing instead on existing initiatives.
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