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Economic Growth and Investment: North of England

Asked by Rachael MaskellLabour (Co-op)Department for Business and TradeTabled Answered 22 January 2026UIN 106128

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with the Northern Growth Envoy on engaging with hon. Members representing constituencies in the North of England.

Answered by Blair McDougall

The Government has set out a Northern Growth Strategy, which will unlock the potential of the Northern Growth Corridor across the Pennines and catalyse growth in key sectors across the whole of the North, in partnership with local leaders and businesses. The Government’s announcement follows a programme of engagement with interested parties across the Corridor, including local leaders, businesses, trade unions, and Northern MPs, by Ministers across government, in consultation and collaboration with Tom Riordan, the Government’s Northern Growth Envoy.

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