Levelling Up

Debate between Jacob Young and Scott Benton

Monday 20th November 2023 Commons Chamber

[Jacob Young]

I would be delighted to meet the hon. Gentleman to discuss the project further. I would say to him and his colleagues in Northern Ireland that the key thing is that the UK Government and, I think, everyone in this House want to see the Northern Ireland Executive restored. When they are restored, we can discuss how best to implement levelling up in his constituency and across Northern Ireland.

[Scott Benton (Blackpool South) (Ind)]

I thank the Minister for the further funding award for Blackpool, meaning that we have now received well over £400 million of additional Government investment since 2019. The Minister will be aware of the partnership work between Blackpool Council and his Department to deliver a levelling-up project in Revoe and Bond Street in my constituency. Is he able to meet me to see how we can get this project over the line and delivered for those communities?

[Jacob Young]

I am delighted to confirm that more than £15 million of investment is coming into Blackpool from round 3 of the levelling-up fund, announced today. That builds on the other investments we are making in Blackpool, which my hon. Friend mentioned. I will work with him on the projects he has outlined, to see what can be done to ensure they are delivered in a timely manner.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Jacob Young and Scott Benton

Monday 16th October 2023 Commons Chamber

[Scott Benton (Blackpool South) (Ind)]

I thank the Secretary of State for the tremendous support he has provided to Blackpool, with more than £140 million in levelling-up moneys allocated so far. Is he able to provide an update on the plans for further housing-led regeneration in the Bond Street and Revoe areas of my constituency?

[Jacob Young]

I fully recognise the importance of supporting Blackpool and places across the country in their ambitions for regeneration. Homes England and my Department are continuing to work closely with Blackpool Council to level up the town and improve the quality of housing. I look forward to my Department’s saying more about that in the future.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Jacob Young and Scott Benton

Monday 5th July 2021 Commons Chamber

[Scott Benton (Blackpool South) (Con)]

What steps his Department is taking to support employment in the defence industry throughout the UK.

[Jacob Young (Redcar) (Con)]

What steps his Department is taking to support employment in the defence industry throughout the UK.