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Economic Situation: South East

Commons · Question 94149 · Tabled 25 Nov 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 1 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Gregory Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to help reduce economic dependence on the South East of England.

Answer

Answered by Blair McDougall, 1 Dec 2025

Under the UK’s Industrial Strategy, the Department for Business and Trade is driving regional growth by supporting priority sectors and attracting investment. This includes working with partners to deliver Industrial Strategy Zones, which provide tax ince...