Written Question
Wednesday 28th February 2018
Asked by:
Karl Turner (Labour - Kingston upon Hull East)
Question
to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many visits Ministers of his Department have engaged in relating to the Northern Powerhouse in (a) Hull, (b) Manchester, (c) Leeds, (d) Liverpool and (e) Newcastle since June 2017; and what was discussed during those visits.
Answered by Jake Berry
Despite their often challenging parliamentary timetables—and thus the very real need to be in close proximity to the Palace of Westminster for the majority of the week and the majority of the year—Ministers in the Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government have undertaken over 50 visits across the Northern Powerhouse, including to the cities of Hull, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, and Newcastle, since June 2017.
This Ministerial team—including the Minister for the Northern Powerhouse, Jake Berry MP—have been out across the North visiting local businesses, civic leaders, and community groups to discuss local priorities and how we can work collectively to deliver stronger economic growth across the whole of the Northern Powerhouse.
For example, in Liverpool City Region—in the first official Northern Powerhouse Partners event since the General Election—we met with the Mayor to discuss how to maximise the Government’s £330 million Local Growth Fund investment in the city region and met with key local businesses to discuss how they can contribute to the Northern Powerhouse project.
In Newcastle we discussed how the recent Autumn Budget saw the Government announce a ‘minded-to’ Devolution Deal with the North of Tyne and a funding boost of up to £1.8 billion for the Northern Powerhouse, including £436 million to improve transport connections within northern city regions through the Transforming Cities Fund.
In Leeds City Region, we discussed how the Government is investing a record £13 billion in transport across the North and how ambitious Growth Strategies can maximise the positive economic impacts of HS2 and other major improvements. We also discussed how Government’s half-a-billion-pound investment in the city region’s local economy, through the Local Growth Fund, is improving transport infrastructure, boosting skills levels, and strengthening business growth.
In Greater Manchester, we talked to stakeholders about how the Government’s bold devolution agenda is giving back power to local areas, driving forward local growth and encouraging stronger global voices for areas across the Northern Powerhouse. We also discussed the recent report which highlighted how the new direct flights between Manchester Airport and China have helped to boost exports by 265 per cent to almost £200 million a month.
And in Hull, we visited the largest Enterprise Zone in the country and discussed how the £141.5 million Government investment in the area is transforming the local economy and providing highly-skilled job opportunities for Hull’s young people. We also discussed how the £400 million Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund is providing finance to SMEs in the area and providing them with the tools they need to expand their operations globally.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 06 Feb 2018
Space Industry Bill [Lords]
"New clause 2 would ensure that Parliament is kept up to date on negotiations between the UK and the European Union in regard to the UK space industry.
New clause 2 differs very slightly from new clause 1, which was tabled by the hon. Member for Oxford West and Abingdon …..."Karl Turner - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 06 Feb 2018
Space Industry Bill [Lords]
"The right hon. Gentleman makes an excellent point. I was about to say that I do not intend to divide the House on new clause 2, but I hope the Minister takes his point on board...."Karl Turner - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 06 Feb 2018
Space Industry Bill [Lords]
"I rise to speak to amendment 4, which I tabled, as well as the remaining new clauses and amendments.
Amendment 4 would give clarity to the UK’s space industry. As it stands, the Bill makes no provision to ensure that the industry works with the Government to create the regulatory …..."Karl Turner - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 06 Feb 2018
Space Industry Bill [Lords]
"My hon. Friend makes an excellent point. He is right to say that 40,000 jobs rely on such a measure. Colleagues on both sides of the House have made the point that investment may be deterred if that is not in place.
New clause 4 deals with this very important …..."Karl Turner - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 06 Feb 2018
Space Industry Bill [Lords]
"I thank the Government Front-Bench team for the spirit of co-operation in which the Bill has been handled, and I thank the Minister’s officials, who have worked very hard on it as well. I also thank my colleagues in the other place, where the Bill began, for their very valuable …..."Karl Turner - View Speech
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 23 Jan 2018
Space Industry Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)
"I beg to move amendment 20, in clause 33, page 24, line 2, leave out subsection (1).
This amendment relates to situations where the operator has no liability in order that those living around the spaceports have adequate powers to protect themselves from noise and nuisance.
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 23 Jan 2018
Space Industry Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)
"I am grateful to the Minister for those assurances. On that basis, I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment.
Amendment, by leave, withdrawn...."Karl Turner - View Speech
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 23 Jan 2018
Space Industry Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)
"I beg to move amendment 21, in clause 67, page 43, line 40, leave out subsection (6) and insert—
‘(6) A statutory instrument containing (whether alone or with other provision)—
(a) regulations under section 4(2),
(b) regulations under section 5(2),
(c) regulations under section 7(4),
(d) regulations under section 7(6),
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 23 Jan 2018
Space Industry Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)
"I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment.
Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.
Clause 67 ordered to stand part of the Bill.
Clauses 68 to 71 ordered to stand part of the Bill.
New Clause 1
Grant of licences: assessments of environmental effects
“(1) This section applies to—
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