Levelling-up Agenda 2021-05-27
2021-05-27
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Q1
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The question arises from the government's commitment to implement a levelling-up agenda aimed at improving livelihoods and opportunities across the UK. The focus is on specific steps being taken by the government.
What steps are the Government taking to implement their levelling-up agenda?
Levelling up is at the heart of the Government's agenda. Later this year, a landmark levelling-up White Paper will be published setting out new policy interventions to improve livelihoods and opportunity in every part of the United Kingdom.
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Did not provide specific steps or timelines for implementation
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Q2
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The question pertains to the Government's commitment to regenerate towns and high streets through investment, with a specific reference to HS2 and its impact on economic growth and community development.
Does my right hon. Friend agree that having the HS2 east midlands hub in Toton is the only choice in line with the Government's agenda to level up the east Midlands?
My hon. Friend makes a very good point regarding investment in HS2 being critical to levelling up and his case for Toton resonates with the Department for Transport.
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Did not confirm explicitly that Toton will be chosen as the hub location
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Q3
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The issue centres on ensuring equal opportunities and addressing the under-achievement of working-class boys. The question highlights the need for a diverse civil service to support these goals.
Will my right hon. Friend pay special attention to the under-achievement of working-class boys in order to ensure people from all walks of life work in the civil service?
My right hon. Friend is correct to highlight the need for more diverse representation in the civil service as noted by the Social Mobility Commission report, echoing points he has been making.
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Did not provide specific commitments or actions on addressing under-achievement
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Q4
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The focus is on the importance of continued investment in local transport, including freight terminals and reopening railway lines, beyond the levelling-up fund.
Does my right hon. Friend agree that it is important to continue investing in local transport infrastructure as part of the levelling-up agenda?
My hon. Friend correctly highlights the need for new rail investments and improved local bus services, echoing her advocacy for such initiatives.
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Did not provide specific commitments or timelines for continued transport investment
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Q5
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The question addresses the need to ensure that the levelling-up fund not only benefits regions as a whole but also targets specific areas with particular needs.
Will my right hon. Friend confirm actions being taken to ensure the levelling-up agenda benefits localised need areas in north Wales?
I am looking forward to visiting north Wales later this summer and making sure that micro projects, as well as macro infrastructure, are part of the levelling-up fund.
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Did not provide specific actions or timelines for localised need areas
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Q6
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The question focuses on Cornwall's historical economic challenges and seeks specific investment plans for job creation and future economic growth.
Can my right hon. Friend confirm that Cornwall will be at the heart of the Government's levelling-up agenda, and can he say what plans the Government have to invest in the Cornish economy?
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care emphasised during his visit to Cornwall that job opportunities in Cornwall are being extended as part of the Government's efforts.
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Did not provide specific investment plans or confirm priority status
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