Richard Baker

Richard Baker

Labour — Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Speaking in the House of Commons on 22 April 2025

Debate

Coalfields Regeneration Trust

Contribution

Does my hon. Friend agree that one of the huge benefits of the trust has been its investment in projects supporting young people in our coalfield communities? Although the Scottish Government have provided continued support to the trust, that support has declined in monetary value over the past decade. That represents an opportunity cost for vital projects for coalfield communities, including in my constituency. As we are urging the Government here to ensure that support is adequate for the trust, does my hon. Friend agree that the same principle applies to Scotland as well?

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