Written questions

Local Growth Plans

Lords · Question HL15300 · Tabled 9 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 23 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Lord Allen of Kensington

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of how Local Growth Plans align with the Industrial Strategy; and what mechanism exists for central and local government leaders to ensure alignment of those plans.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, 23 Mar 2026

When developing their Local Growth Plans, Mayoral Strategic Authorities should have regard to our published guidance, which states that plans should be informed by and help to deliver the Industrial Strategy, and highlight links to support growth-driving ...