It is a pleasure to serve under the chairmanship of Sir Robert Syms and to hear the contributions from Members in this debate on levelling up for the south-west. The Government's agenda on levelling up aims to unlock potential across every part of the UK, not just focusing on north-south disparities but also addressing rural and coastal challenges. Minister Davison acknowledges specific projects such as Brixham harbour and the Cullompton relief road and expresses support for them. She outlines plans for a third round of the levelling-up fund which will ease bureaucratic burdens by simplifying the funding landscape, introducing further funds like the shared prosperity fund to provide local input and empower communities to deliver on their priorities. Emphasizing that levelling up requires cross-Government efforts with 12 ambitious missions targeted for achievement by 2030, Minister Davison highlights investment in infrastructure, skills growth, regeneration, and supporting community initiatives. She notes challenges like low pay, limited qualifications, and deprivation but also points out opportunities such as world-class universities and advanced industries in the region. The Government has invested £131 million through round 1 of the levelling-up fund, with further funds allocated for towns and getting building projects. Minister Davison expresses her commitment to empowering local leaders and communities by negotiating devolution deals and increasing control over transport and infrastructure. She mentions an £8 billion pothole fund and highlights upcoming rounds of funding such as the third round of the levelling-up fund worth more than £2.6 billion in total from the UK shared prosperity fund. Levelling up is presented as a core mission with focus on delivery, including mobilizing all Government departments towards this goal.