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Economic Growth and Productivity

Asked by Wendy MortonConservativeTreasuryTabled Answered 9 January 2026UIN 100934

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans she has to bring forward supply-side reforms aimed at improving productivity in key growth sectors of the economy.

Answered by James Murray

Economic growth is the first mission of this government, driving up prosperity and living standards across the UK. We are prioritising long-term productivity growth.

For example, the Government is committed to reducing the administrative costs of regulation on firms by 25% by the end of the Parliament and has set out reforms to achieve this.

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