Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what steps he is taking to promote regional growth.

Since this Government was elected 1.9 million more people are in employment, with jobs created in every region of the country – 60% outside London and the South East.

The 28 City Deals, and 39 Local Growth Deals are helping drive local growth by transferring powers and resources from Whitehall to local economies.