Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 94149

Economic Situation: South East

Tabled: 25 November 2025
Answered: 1 December 2025
Named Day

Question

Mr Gregory Campbell

Democratic Unionist PartyEast Londonderry

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to help reduce economic dependence on the South East of England.

Answer

Blair McDougall
Under the UK’s Industrial Strategy, the Department for Business and Trade is driving regional growth by supporting priority sectors and attracting investment. This includes working with partners to deliver Industrial Strategy Zones, which provide tax ince...

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