Oral QuestionDepartment for Business and Trade

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Tabled: 24 October 2024Answered: 31 October 2024

Asked by

Ian Lavery

LabourBlyth and Ashington

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Business and Trade

Answer from Hansard

Sarah Jones

I agree with my hon. Friend. It is essential that local communities see the benefits of landmark investments. I am pleased that Blackstone is investing £110 million in a fund to support local skills training and transport infrastructure. I am happy to have a conversation with my hon. Friend about what more can be done.