Economic Growth: Cornwall

(asked on 22nd April 2026) - View Source

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to promote economic growth in Cornwall.


Answered by
James Murray Portrait
James Murray
Chief Secretary to the Treasury
This question was answered on 28th April 2026

The Budget confirmed a new £30 million fund to invest in Cornwall’s particular comparative sectoral advantages including critical minerals, marine energy and space. In addition, the government is funding £26m of growth-driving transport investment via the Local Transport Grant (2026/27 – 2029/30), part of the £725 billion of economic and social infrastructure investment across the country over the next decade.

The National Wealth Fund has also invested over £80m into Cornwall, backing firms to support the next generation of good jobs.

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