It is a pleasure to serve under the chairmanship for the first time. I congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this debate and speak about levelling up as a crucial part of the Government's agenda, aiming to unlock economic prosperity across all parts of the UK through bold policy interventions. The levelling-up fund aims to invest in communities like Weston-super-Mare by regenerating town centres, improving transport and supporting cultural assets. North Somerset has submitted its bid last week focusing on regeneration, town centre improvements, cultural assets and transport improvements; I thank them for their bids and note that the deadline for bids was last Friday. The bids will be assessed against criteria set out in the prospectus with an emphasis on tackling deprivation in Weston-super-Mare as noted by my hon. Friend's bid. We consider the Indices of Multiple Deprivation but find it does not represent a one-size-fits-all approach to measuring economic need, hence productivity is also key. The UK community renewal fund and other investment streams like the getting building fund are highlighted for their contributions. North Somerset has benefited from over £73 million in business support and £1.7 million in town centre investment under the getting building fund. Weston-super-Mare can anticipate the reopening of Portishead rail line after 50 years, alongside other major investments including state-of-the-art training centres at Weston College and support for the Food Works innovation centre.