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Industry: North of England

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps the he is taking to ensure the government's industrial strategy supports towns in the North of England.

answeredDepartment for Business and Trade

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Department for Business and Trade
Tabled
15 May 2026
Target answer date
19 May 2026
Answer
26 May 2026 · 11 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 15 May 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps the he is taking to ensure the government's industrial strategy supports towns in the North of England.

  2. 19 May 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 26 May 2026

    Answer published

    The Government’s Modern Industrial Strategy is a 10-year, place-based plan supporting towns across the North to grow and attract investment. It aligns with the Northern Growth Strategy, realising the potential of the North’s £476 billion economy and 8.1 m...

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Industry: Lancashire

1 Jun 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to ensure the government's industrial strategy supports industry in Lancashire.