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Regeneration: Barrow in Furness

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 26 May 2026UIN 2225

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what proportion of the Barrow Transformation Fund will be provided by his Department.

Answered by Luke Pollard

Recognising Barrow's role as a strategic national asset, the Government's commitment to the submarine building programme underpins the 10-year 'Plan for Barrow' backed by the £200 million Barrow Transformation Fund.

The Ministry of Defence is contributing 75% (£150 million) of this fund over the 10-year period. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government will contribute the remaining 25% (£50 million).

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