Question to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with local authorities regarding the potential advantages of supporting maritime projects through the (1) Levelling Up, and (2) Shared Prosperity, funds.

Maritime projects are a crucial part of our heritage and modern economy. Officials from my department have recently met with Maritime UK for a briefing session on Levelling Up Fund and UK Shared Prosperity Fund and have consistently engaged with local authorities on the design and scope of both funds.

A key theme of the Levelling Up Fund is transportation, while the UKSPF will build pride in place – with both funds working to support and benefit maritime organisations. We would welcome future bids for maritime projects.