Oral Question·Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
“What assessment he has made of the potential impact of projects funded through the Levelling Up Fund on achieving the Government's levelling up agenda in local communities.”
Tabled: 6 September 2022Answered: 12 September 2022
Asked by
Claire Coutinho
Conservative — East Surrey
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Answer from Hansard
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Hilary Benn)
It was a pleasure to sign the heads of terms document for the Mid South West growth deal alongside the First Minister, Deputy First Minister and Minister for Finance on 6 November. These deals are a partnership between the Northern Ireland Executive, the UK Government, local authorities and businesses. The aim of our joint investment in all four deals is to encourage economic growth in Northern Ireland.