Economic Growth and Productivity UK Nations and Regions 2020-10-20
2020-10-20
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Q1
Partial Answer
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The question arises from the need to ensure long-term equity in economic growth and productivity across all regions of the UK, particularly after the impact of COVID-19.
What steps his Department is taking to ensure long-term equity of (a) economic growth and (b) productivity throughout the nations and regions of the UK. The Government are committed to levelling up opportunity so that all people and places across the UK benefit from economic growth, but specific measures are needed.
From £2 billion new kickstart scheme to create new jobs for 16 to 24-year-olds to £1 billion for local projects to boost local recovery, the Department will protect jobs, support economic growth and boost productivity across all nations and regions of the UK.
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No specific timeline or mechanism for ensuring long-term equity in economic growth and productivity was provided.
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Q2
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Free ports are seen as one of the best tools to level up economic opportunity across the UK after leaving the European Union. A strong bid has been made by Teesport and PD Ports, with support from Ben Houchen.
One of the best tools to level up economic opportunity across the UK after we leave the EU will be free ports. Does she recognise the strong case for designating Teesport, and will she praise the work of PD Ports and my friend the Tees Valley Mayor, Ben Houchen?
I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend that free ports will benefit communities across the UK by unleashing economic potential, confirming our intent to deliver free ports by 2021 through an open and transparent bidding process.
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