Questions & Answers
Q1
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Burgess Hill in Alison Bennett's Mid Sussex constituency needs redevelopment despite efforts by the community. A levelling-up fund bid under the previous Conservative government was unsuccessful, and Labour has not supported it through the Pride in Place scheme.
What support can the Minister offer for the regeneration of high streets and town centres, such as that in Burgess Hill, that are unlikely to qualify for Pride in Place funding?
We are committed to reviving high streets, and that means reimagining them. We have a high-street strategy with £150 million of support for the areas that need it the most. We also have high-street rental auctions as a way to get vacant premises up and running.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific ask about support for Burgess Hill was not directly addressed, though general support measures were mentioned.
Response accuracy
Q2
Partial Answer
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Context
Burgess Hill in Alison Bennett's Mid Sussex constituency needs redevelopment despite efforts by the community. A levelling-up fund bid under the previous Conservative government was unsuccessful, and Labour has not supported it through the Pride in Place scheme.
What support can the Minister offer for the regeneration of high streets and town centres, such as that in Burgess Hill, that are unlikely to qualify for Pride in Place funding?
We have a high-street strategy with £150 million of support for the areas that need it the most. We also have high-street rental auctions as a way to get vacant premises up and running.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific ask about support for Burgess Hill was not directly addressed, though general support measures were mentioned.
Response accuracy
Q3
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Concerns have been raised in Derby about the impact of food delivery drivers on high streets and city centres, particularly on St Peter's Street.
In Derby, we have heard concerns about the impact of food delivery drivers on our high streets and the city centre, particularly on St Peter's Street. Will the Minister work across Departments to ensure that food delivery companies are operating safely on our high streets and in our city centres?
I am committed to working across Departments, and I am happy to meet the hon. Friend to hear the specifics of the issues on his high street and work with colleagues across Government to respond to them.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific ask about safety measures for food delivery companies was not directly addressed.
Response accuracy