Oral Question·Treasury
“What fiscal steps she is taking to help increase growth in rural areas.”
Tabled: 25 June 2025Answered: 1 July 2025
Asked by
Rachel Gilmour
Liberal Democrat — Tiverton and Minehead
Answering Minister
the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Answer from Hansard
The Economic Secretary to the Treasury (Emma Reynolds)
The Government have committed £2.7 billion per year to support sustainable farming and nature recovery, supporting the rural economy. We have also confirmed investment of £1.9 billion over four years into digital connectivity as well as £2.3 billion of local government transport funding for smaller cities, towns and rural areas.