Regional Economic Growth Covid-19 2021-02-11
2021-02-11
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Q1
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Context
The MP is seeking information on steps taken to support regional economic growth after the COVID-19 outbreak.
What steps he is taking to support the Government's programme on regional economic growth after the covid-19 outbreak. The MP highlights that the government has protected more than 37,000 jobs in Wolverhampton through the coronavirus job retention scheme and seeks details on longer-term investments.
This Government are committed to boosting prospects for all communities. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they protected more than 37,000 jobs in Wolverhampton through the coronavirus job retention scheme. The spending review also announced longer-term investments of £5 billion to support UK gigabit broadband roll-out and £4.2 billion for intra-city transport settlements.
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Assessment & feedback
The answer does not provide specific details on steps taken specifically by the government, but rather general commitments and figures.
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Q2
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The MP praises Andy Street for championing economic recovery and asks about potential moves by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to Wolverhampton.
There is no one championing economic recovery more in the west midlands than Andy Street, and it is a pleasure to work with him in Wolverhampton. Will my right hon Friend provide the great residents of Wolverhampton with an update on the potential move by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to our great city, and will the Department seriously consider looking at the possibility of the i9 as an office location to start with?
I thank my hon Friend for his championing of Wolverhampton, alongside Andy Street's for the west midlands. Our Places for Growth programme is working with Departments to finalise relocation plans, including considering the possibility of MHCLG moving to Wolverhampton and exploring i9 as an office location.
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Assessment & feedback
The answer does not provide a definitive commitment or timeline regarding the move of MHCLG to Wolverhampton.
Response accuracy