Oral Question·Department of Health and Social Care
“If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 14 October 2026Answered: 20 October 2026
Asked by
Mrs Sharon Hodgson
Labour — Washington and Gateshead South
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Answer from Hansard
Darren Jones
The Government recognise that ports are an important route to growth, which is why the national wealth fund will deploy at least £5.8 billion into five priority manifesto sectors, including ports. I would be happy to meet my hon. Friend to discuss that specific constituency issue in due course.