Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make it his policy to provide fiscal support to the Midlands in the forthcoming Spending Review.

This government is committed to levelling up opportunity so that everyone benefits from economic growth - including people and places across the Midlands. That is why we have supported the Midlands throughout the Covid-19 crisis, including protecting around 1,563,100 jobs through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and providing for 299,000 claims through the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme. Furthermore, the Chancellor announced at the Spending Review over £75m for Leicester, Derby, and Nottingham in 21/22 through the Transforming Cities Fund, to improve public transport, boost connectivity and reduce congestion.