Regional Equality 2020-12-17
2020-12-17
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Q1
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The question pertains to the government's progress in ensuring that all regions and nations of the UK have equal economic opportunities, particularly after the pandemic.
What progress has been made on regional equality and creating economic opportunities across the UK since the general election?
The Government has taken unprecedented fiscal action during the pandemic to support all regions and nations of the UK, protecting jobs and businesses while minimizing damage to the economy.
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Specific steps and progress on regional equality were not detailed
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Q2
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The MP raises concerns about the high percentage of the workforce in manufacturing and financial sectors being hit hard by the pandemic, especially in the Calder Valley and West Yorkshire.
What steps have been taken to boost employment specifically in the Calder Valley and West Yorkshire?
The Conservative party will open its new headquarters in Leeds next year, which is expected to boost employment. The Government has announced a £2 billion kickstart scheme and a £2.9 billion restart programme to help unemployed individuals find jobs, and the number of work coaches is being doubled.
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Specific measures for Calder Valley were not detailed
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Q3
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The MP highlights that High Peak has a lower covid case rate than the national average but is still under tier 3 restrictions, severely impacting the local hospitality industry.
What support is being provided to businesses affected by tier 3 restrictions and what measures are in place to ease these restrictions?
The tier 3 restrictions were based on evidence from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies. Additional funding is provided to local authorities under tier 3 measures to support public health initiatives aimed at containing virus spread and easing local restrictions.
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Specific steps to get High Peak out of tier 3 were not detailed
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