Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Derek Thomas and Jake Berry

Tuesday 11th June 2019 Commons Chamber

[Jake Berry]

I agree with the hon. Lady that people like me and her, who have been born and brought up in the north of England for our entire lives, can see that European structural funds have made a real difference. That is why this Government, with their UK shared prosperity fund, are absolutely committed to driving jobs and growth not least across the north of England. On the consultation on the shared prosperity fund, 500 stakeholders have been consulted so far at 25 events and that has included consultation by me with the northern metro mayors and all other mayors. I look forward to working with the new North of Tyne Mayor in Newcastle not least on this but also to discuss how he can spend £345 million—

Mr Speaker: Order.

[Derek Thomas (St Ives) (Con)]

T1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.