Asked by: Philip Hollobone (Conservative - Kettering)
Question to the Department for Business and Trade:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how much covid-19 business grant funding was provided through local authorities in (a) Kettering constituency, (b) north Northamptonshire and (c) England.
Answered by Kevin Hollinrake - Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade)
During the pandemic, the Government delivered an unprecedented package of support for business. In total, over £22.6 billion was provided to businesses via Local Authorities throughout England, for Business Grant Support.
In the constituency of Kettering, over 5,000 covid-19 business grants were issued, amounting to £24.6 million.
North Northamptonshire Council has delivered £29.9 million to local businesses through covid-19 business grant schemes since its formation in 2021.