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<p>As the Northern Powerhouse Minister I am dedicated to ensuring the government continues
to prioritise its plans for building a stronger northern economy.</p><p>In January
we allocated over half a billion pounds of investment directly into the Northern Powerhouse
for projects to boost local growth. And in February we launched the £400 million Northern
Powerhouse Investment Fund to provide small-and-medium-sized businesses with the investment
they need to start-up and grow.</p><p>The Government remains absolutely committed
to the Northern Powerhouse—we are already seeing real, tangible progress and will
continue to work with local partners and business across the North to get the job
done.</p>
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