Written question asked by Jackie Doyle-Price (Conservative) on Wednesday, 16 June 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 June 2021. It was answered by Luke Hall (Conservative) on Friday, 25 June 2021 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Thames Estuary 2050 Growth Commission
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what the planned lifespan is of the Thames Estuary 2050 Growth Commission; and what its budget is per annum.
- Answer
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The Thames Estuary 2050 Growth Commission was announced at Budget 2016. The Growth Commission was tasked with developing a vision and delivery plan for the Thames Estuary up to 2050. With this task complete, the Commission has disbanded.
Government has backed the Growth Commission’s recommendation to reform governance in the Estuary, and has supported the establishment of the Thames Estuary Growth Board. The first Estuary Envoy, Kate Willard, was appointed on 30 October 2019 to chair this Board. The Thames Estuary Growth Board formally launched on 21 July 2020
The Thames Estuary Growth Board’s overall budget was £1.4 million in 2020/21. The Growth Board's operating budget for 2021/22 is subject to business case approval.
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- 16843
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- 2021-22
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- Finance Thames Estuary 2050 Growth Commission
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