Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Blair McDougall and Lauren Sullivan

Thursday 11th December 2025 Commons Chamber

[Blair McDougall]

I am happy to join the hon. Lady in pressing for that action. It is a running theme that when we in this place vote to introduce more support, the money goes through to the Scottish Government but is not passed on to grassroots communities around the country. The question that she asks is the same as that asked by constituents in my area: where has all that money gone?

[Dr Lauren Sullivan (Gravesham) (Lab)]

The loss of the Gravesend to Tilbury ferry has had a detrimental impact on our high street, with businesses reporting a fall in footfall. Will the Minister meet me to advise on any potential capital revenue grants that could unlock growth in this area and the wider Thames estuary?